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Updated January 10, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you prefer on-ear design with long battery life, the Marshall Major IV would be a good option for you. However, if you're looking for a true wireless experience with active noise cancellation and high-quality sound, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is a better choice, despite the higher price. The Sennheiser also provides the convenience of not dealing with any cables and typically has better sound isolation due to its in-ear design, but you'll have to manage their shorter battery life and ensure they are charged more frequently. If you prioritize sound quality and features over budget and battery life, go for the Sennheiser. If not, the Marshall is a solid and more wallet-friendly choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
6.0
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both only fair for music, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$195
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $195.
Build Quality
8.5
9.2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
5.3
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for gaming.
Phone Calls
5.8
6.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 to be only fair for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $195 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | April 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 28 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 6 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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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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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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