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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and the convenience of having both wireless and wired options, the Marshall Major IV is the better choice; they provide an excellent overall music experience due to their higher sound quality, though they are not specialized for calls or gaming. However, if you lead an active lifestyle and need earphones that are both sweatproof and allow for greater awareness of your surroundings, the Shokz OpenMove, with its bone conduction technology and higher score for use during exercise, could be more suitable despite having a less immersive sound experience. Also, consider if folding headphones for portability or a long battery life are important to you, the Marshall Major IV fold and have a significantly longer battery life compared to the Shokz OpenMove. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
4.8
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.9
The Shokz OpenMove is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
5.0
The Marshall Major IV and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for TV and video, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
5.6
2.5
The Marshall Major IV and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Battery
80.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.4
4.9
The Marshall Major IV and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for gaming.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Shokz OpenMove both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
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 | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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