Forget Bose — Marshall's new headphones boast 80 hours of battery life

Forget Bose — Marshall's new headphones boast 80 hours of battery life

Amplifier/audio brand Marshall has introduced the Major IV, which claims to offer 80 hours of operation and wireless charging.

While its headphone predecessor had a maximum of 30 hours, the new Major IV more than doubles that. The Major IV also offers more battery life than the Sony WH-1000XM4, which ranks on our Best Headphones list, at 30 hours, and the Bose 700 at 20 hours.

With a design nearly identical to the Major III, the Major IV has an aesthetic derived from the famous Marshall guitar amplifier. Textured black surfaces are mixed with gold accents, and the headphone earcups feature the iconic Marshall lettering. And like Marshall amplifiers, the headphones are controlled by twisting a multi-directional knob.

According to Marshall, the earcup cushions on the Major IV are slightly softer than the previous headphones. The cups have also been slightly reshaped to provide a more comfortable on-ear fit.

In addition to longer battery life, the Major IVs also feature wireless charging, which allows users to simply pop the outside of the headphones' ear cups onto a wireless charging pad. For those in a hurry, a fast-charge feature has been added that can recharge the battery to the equivalent of 15 hours of listening time in just 15 minutes.

It should be noted that the Marshall Major IV does not feature active noise cancellation. Also, the audio does not appear to have been upgraded this time around. The previous model offered solid auditory performance, except that the bass was a bit lacking.

However, for $150, the Major IV could offer a strong pair of mid-range wireless headphones with long battery life and easy charging.

The headphones will be available on October 14. But if you want wireless headphones wrapped in rock 'n' roll nostalgia, you can pre-order them now.

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