Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear
Marshall
77 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
Bose
79 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | plush cushions |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, SBC | BREAKTHROUGH SPATIALIZED AUDIO: Super immersive sound spatializes everything, taking the music out of your head and placing it in front of you to push the boundaries of listening. |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2192000150680542 m | 0.5099999904632568 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | 9.100000381469727 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 100 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes = 15 hours | 15 min for 2.5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 1 | 2★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | Marshall Bluetooth app | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear wins 7 specs while Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen wins 7.