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Marshall Major IV vs Soundcore Life Q35

What Major IV does better (2) and where Life Q35 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Major IV
Marshall · 2020Major IV
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $75
vs
Soundcore Life Q35
Soundcore · 2021Life Q35
7.8Score
4 advantages≈ $90
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls5.9
8.0Battery7.9

Why is Major IV better than Life Q35?

  1. Battery life80 h vs 60 h+33%
  2. Weight165 g vs 270 g+64%

Why is Life Q35 better than Major IV?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Major IV: Yes
  2. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Major IV: Yes
  3. LDACNo · Major IV: Yes
  4. Charging time3 h vs 2 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-ear—
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size40 mm40 mm
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
Microphones—2
Battery & charging
Battery life80 h60 h
Charging time3 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 15 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55
Bluetooth codecsSBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
NFC pairing—Yes
USB-CYesYes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight165 g270 g
Water resistance (IPx)IPx0—
FoldableYesYes
Colours—Black, Blue, Pink
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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