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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Marshall Major IV earbuds offer superior overall sound quality with the convenience of wireless and wired connections, long battery life, and are foldable for portability, making them suitable for music, exercise, and travel. They are also relatively lightweight. In contrast, the Turtle Beach Recon 70 headphones boast a higher microphone quality and are optimized for gaming and calls, with a boom mic and good sound isolation, but they lack wireless functionality and are heavier. Choose the Marshall Major IV for a versatile and portable listening experience with better sound, or the Turtle Beach Recon 70 if you prioritize gaming and call clarity at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Good for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
7.1
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for music, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
Gaming
5.4
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Phone Calls
5.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
7.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
7.5
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 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 Turtle Beach Recon 70 does not have a battery.
Cost
$100
$40
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
5.6
5.6
The Marshall Major IV and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Marshall Major IV and Turtle Beach Recon 70 both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Marshall Major IV | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 9/10 | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 165 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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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Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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