Marshall MAJOR IV vs. Sony WH-CH520

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall MAJOR IV and Sony WH-CH520. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Marshall MAJOR IV vs. Sony WH-CH520 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 165 g 147 g Sony WH-CH520 are lighter than Marshall MAJOR IV headphones.
Colour Black | Brown Beige | Black | Blue | White
Body Material - Recycled plastic
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Headphones Form Factor On-ear On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes - Marshall MAJOR IV can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-CH520 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Marshall MAJOR IV.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Sensitivity 99 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm 40 mm 30 mm Marshall MAJOR IV have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-CH520.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-CH520 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, reject call, skip track Volume, play/pause, skip track
CABLE Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable - detachable
USB-C charge cable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 80 hour(s) 50 hour(s) Marshall MAJOR IV lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-CH520.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 80 hours Continuous playback: up to 50 hours
Continuous talk: up to 40 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Connector Type Audio line-out / headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
OTHERS Marshall MAJOR IV Sony WH-CH520
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable -
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