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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize a more immersive sound experience and longer battery life, opt for the Marshall Major IV, which also have a foldable design for better portability; however, keep in mind that they may not be as comfortable for long sessions and lack active noise cancelling. On the other hand, if you need earbuds that are more suited for exercise, offer active noise cancelling, have better phone call quality, and are optimized for both Android and Apple devices, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro would be the better choice, but they have a shorter battery life compared to the Marshall Major IV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
- Very good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
8.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
7.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.4
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
7.7
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.6
9.1
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
4.8 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has 4.8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$188
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro costs $188.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $188 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Samsung | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 4.8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 12 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 5.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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)."
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Jasper Lastoria | April 2023
"Consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as your next pair of buds for its excellent active noise canceling (ANC) of low frequencies and comfortable fit. For Samsung users, the integration with your devices is handy and good for productivity."
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About Samsung
Samsung is a multinational conglomerate with over 85 years of history. They are mostly known to consumers for their high-end smartphones and TVs, however they are invested in many other markets like semiconductors and automotive. Samsung owns Harman International which itself owns other audio specialized companies like Harman Kardon, JBL and AKG who help engineer most, if not all, of Samsung audio products of their Galaxy line.
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