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Marshall Major IV vs Soundcore Life Q30

What Major IV does better (3) and where Life Q30 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Major IV
Marshall · 2020Major IV
4.7Score
3 advantages≈ $75
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore · 2020Life Q30
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $60
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls7.8
8.0Battery5.9

Why is Major IV better than Life Q30?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 60 h+33%
  2. Weight165 g vs 260 g+58%
  3. Charging time3 h vs 5 h+67%

Why is Life Q30 better than Major IV?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Major IV: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
Number of drivers—1
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity99 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h60 h
Battery life with ANC—40 h
Charging time3 h5 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 15 h5 min → 4 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight165 g260 g
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0—
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black, Sakura Pink, Midnight Blue, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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