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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and comfort for extended listening sessions with an over-ear design, the Marshall Major IV would likely be better, despite being more expensive. However, if you prefer a lightweight and portable in-ear option that may be more suited for active use and talking on the phone due to a built-in microphone, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless could be the more suitable choice. If low latency for gaming or watching videos is important, the Razer earbuds may also have an edge due to their gaming mode feature designed to reduce lag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless.
Advantages of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
8.6
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
5.6
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.9
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.6
8.1
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is very good for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless has 5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$80
$116
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $80 and the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless costs $116.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.6
The Marshall Major IV and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless are both poor for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.5
8.7
The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless and Marshall Major IV both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Razer Hammerhead True Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$80 | $116 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 36 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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The Verge
Chris Welch | August 2019
"This latest set is more “Pro” than not in both looks and features: they offer active noise cancellation, a low-latency gaming mode, and have switched to a in-ear design with silicone tips. Just like many of the company’s laptops and gaming accessories, the 2021 Hammerhead True Wireless include Razer’s full Chroma RGB system. It makes for what Razer calls “the ultimate wireless earbud flex.”"
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About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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