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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

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Music

6.6
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
$200
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The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $200.

Build Quality

8.5
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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

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Gaming

5.4
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
5.3
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for gaming.

Phone Calls

5.8
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
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
Major IV
Momentum True Wireless 2
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for TV and video.

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How the Marshall Major IV and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Marshall Major IVSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Marshall Major IVSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

GENERAL

Price
$100
$200
Brand
MarshallSennheiser
Release Date
October 1, 2021April 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/106/10
Phone Calls Score
5.8/106.3/10
Gaming Score
5.5/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/105.5/10
Exercise Score
6.3/107.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 Hours5.5 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
3 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.1
Case Battery Life
N/A28

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.7/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
9/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/109.2/10
Comfort score
7.8/107.6/10
Size
N/AMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
165 Grams6 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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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)."

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

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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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