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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Marshall Major IV and the SteelSeries TUSQ depends on your preferences and use cases. The Marshall Major IV headphones are on-ear and offer better overall sound quality and longer battery life, and they also have wireless capabilities, good build quality, and a foldable design making them easy to carry around. However, they are more expensive and less ideal for exercise. In contrast, the SteelSeries TUSQ earbuds are less expensive and more suited for gaming with their better soundstage and low latency; they are also very portable, but they aren't wireless and have a lower overall sound quality and a shorter battery life. If you prioritize sound quality and wireless convenience for everyday use, and don't mind spending more, go for the Marshall Major IV. If you're into gaming, want to save money, and need something more exercise-friendly, the SteelSeries TUSQ might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.5
The Steelseries TUSQ is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
5.2
The Marshall Major IV and Steelseries TUSQ 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 Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.3
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for TV and video, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
80.0 Hours
N/A
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $50.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.6
6.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Steelseries TUSQ to be only fair for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Marshall Major IV and Steelseries TUSQ both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.7/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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