Charging your headphones every few days is annoying, so Marshall’s Major V Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones deliver an astonishing 100+ hours of battery life on a single charge. Custom-tuned 40mm dynamic drivers deliver the low-end and high-end treble the company has become famous for, Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio handles the connection, and everything folds into a neat little package for your bag. The oddity is that these headphones support wireless charging: instead of finding a cable and figuring out how to plug it in, you simply place them on a Qi pad.
Head over to Amazon to get the Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones for just $90, down from the usual $170. That’s an $80 discount and 47% off.
Headphones and crisp audio fit for a rockstar
At 100 hours of battery life, you’d be able to go nearly a month before needing to recharge your headphones, assuming you’re listening to music for a couple of hours per day. Most wireless headphones need a recharge every week or so, which completely flips the script on how we think about charging cables. Once the battery life drops below the threshold needed for playback, 15 minutes of charging gives you back about 15 hours of playback time.
As mentioned earlier, wireless charging is rare on headphones other than earbuds, and the Major V offers this option alongside a standard USB-C port. Placing the headphones on the same Qi pad you’re using to charge your phone eliminates the need to find another cable to clutter the nightstand. It takes approximately 3 hours to fully charge a pair of headphones via either wireless or USB-C.
To produce their signature sound, meaning heavy bass and clear mid-range tones, Marshall specifically designed the 40mm driver units. Marshall also maintained crisp treble that wouldn’t turn harsh at louder levels. Less distortion at loud volumes keeps sound quality consistent even during extended periods at high volumes. This is something that many cheaper wireless headphones fail to do.
The M-Button on the left cup defaults to opening Spotify Tap, but you can also reassign it in the Marshall Bluetooth app to open your voice assistant or EQ settings, depending on what you use most. The Marshall Bluetooth app also lets you control playback and create custom equalization curves for both Android and iOS devices, eliminating guesswork with the preset options.
Flattening the ear cups lets you pack them away easily. At 186 grams, they also won’t weigh down whatever you plan on carrying. They should withstand some rough handling due to the faux leather used on the cups and headband over foam cushioning. The headphones include a 3.5mm audio cord and a USB-C cable, so you can connect directly to your device when needed. At $90, down from $170, the Marshall Major V Wireless On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones are available in Black or Midnight Blue.