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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Marshall Major IV earbuds are less expensive, offer a robust overall sound quality, and include wireless capabilities, making them handy for on-the-go use; they fold for portability and offer a significant 80 hours of battery life with integrated controls, which is beneficial for long listening sessions. They also have a microphone, allowing for calls and meetings. However, the over-ear Sennheiser HD600 headphones provide a superior soundstage and are generally more comfortable to wear for extended periods, which might make them preferable for critical listening and TV or video sessions. Neither pair is sweatproof, dustproof, or includes active noise cancelling features. The HD600 lacking in wireless technology makes them less flexible when it comes to mobility, and they aren't designed for use during exercise or travel due to their large open-back design. If sound quality for music and video is a priority and you mainly listen in a quiet environment, the Sennheiser HD600 might be worth the extra cost, but if you're looking for a versatile, portable option at a lower price point, consider the Marshall Major IV. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
9.3
The Sennheiser HD600 is excellent for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
7.0
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.0
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.9
The Sennheiser HD600 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
8.9
The Sennheiser HD600 is very good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.6
2.5
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for noise reduction, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD600 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$350
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $350.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Sennheiser HD600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Sennheiser HD600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | January 1, 1997 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 258.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Headphonesty
Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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