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Koss KPH40 Utility vs Marshall Major V

What KPH40 Utility does better (2) and where Major V wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Koss KPH40 Utility
Koss · 2024KPH40 Utility
2 advantages≈ $70
vs
Marshall Major V
Marshall · 2024Major V
5.0Score
0 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls5.5

Why is KPH40 Utility better than Major V?

  1. Lowest frequency15 Hz vs 20 Hz+33%
  2. Highest frequency25,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+25%

Why is Major V better than KPH40 Utility?

Major V has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sound
FitOn-earOn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—40 mm
Lowest frequency15 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency25,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance60 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB106 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Microphones—3
Battery & charging
Battery life—100 h
Charging time—3 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 15 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight—186 g
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx0
Foldable—Yes
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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