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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Marshall Major IV headphones offer a more immersive experience and have a more substantial build, which could be better for at-home listening or professional use. They also have a longer battery life suited for extended sessions without needing to recharge. On the other hand, the Soundcore P20i earbuds are a more budget-friendly option, with good sound quality and active noise cancellation, which is a feature the Marshall lacks. The P20i earbuds are more portable and suitable for on-the-go use or workouts, with a stem design that aids in microphone pickup for calls. However, they may not match the same audio fidelity as the Major IV. If comfort during long listening periods is important, the on-ear design of the Marshall Major IV might be favored over the in-ear design of the Soundcore P20i. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Soundcore P20i.
Advantages of the Soundcore P20i
- Good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.4
7.3
The Soundcore P20i is good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.0
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore P20i are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
4.7
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore P20i is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.0
The Soundcore P20i is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.5
The Soundcore P20i is only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Soundcore P20i has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$30
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Soundcore P20i costs $30.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Soundcore P20i has excellent build quality, while the Marshall Major IV has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.6
6.4
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore P20i are both only fair for music.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Soundcore P20i compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Soundcore P20i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $30 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 4.5 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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Critic Reviewer
Ranbir Sen | May 2023
"I would recommend the Soundcore P20i Earbuds to everyone who loves music and would like to own comfortable pair of earbuds with a great range of sound quality. I would recommend users who buy this device use the right comfortable ear tips as per your ear design."
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About Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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