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Updated January 10, 2024·
For an immersive listening experience with strong sound quality and comfort, the Marshall Major IV headphones are well-regarded, but their higher price reflects this. They also have a very long battery life and support wireless charging. If you are engaged in outdoor activities or need to maintain awareness of your surroundings, the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a better choice due to their open design, which allows ambient sound to pass through. They are also sweatproof and dustproof, making them more suited for exercise. However, they typically offer lower sound quality compared to the closed design of the Marshall headphones. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
- Good for exercise
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
6.6
4.8
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.
Gaming
5.4
4.9
The Marshall Major IV and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for gaming, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
5.8
6.5
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair for phone calls, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.1
8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Marshall Major IV is only fair.
TV and Video
5.7
5.1
The Marshall Major IV and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones 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 Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are both poor for noise reduction, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Battery
80.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$36
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Marshall Major IV has a price of $100 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.
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Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Marshall Major IV and Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones both have very good build quality.
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How the Marshall Major IV and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Marshall Major IV | Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $36 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Marshall | Youthwhisper | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 80 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | Unknown | |
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 | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 4 | |
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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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Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."
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