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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
  • The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the Soundcore Space A40.
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
  • Good for music

Key differences

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Music

6.6
Major IV
Space A40
7.7
The Soundcore Space A40 is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.

Gaming

5.4
Major IV
Space A40
4.9
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for gaming, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.

Phone Calls

5.8
Major IV
Space A40
4.8
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

6.1
Major IV
Space A40
4.9
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.6
Major IV
Space A40
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.

Battery

80.0 Hours
Major IV
Space A40
8.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$100
Major IV
Space A40
$80
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The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
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Key similarities

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TV and Video

5.7
Major IV
Space A40
5.3
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for TV and video.

Build Quality

8.5
Major IV
Space A40
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Soundcore Space A40 both have very good build quality.

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How the Marshall Major IV and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Marshall Major IVSoundcore Space A40
Marshall Major IVSoundcore Space A40

GENERAL

Price
$100
$80
Brand
MarshallSoundcore
Release Date
October 1, 2021August 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/107.8/10
Phone Calls Score
5.8/104.9/10
Gaming Score
5.5/105/10
TV and Video Score
5.8/105.4/10
Exercise Score
6.3/106.2/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
80 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
YesYes
Charging time
3 Hours0.8 Hours
Bluetooth version
55.2
Case Battery Life
N/A32

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.7/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
NoN/A
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
NoYes
Mic Quality
9/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.5/10
Comfort score
7.8/107.6/10
Size
N/ASmall
Weight (headset or single earbud)
165 Grams4 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)."

Soundcore Space A40

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Sound Guys

Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."

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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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