Marshall MAJOR II vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall MAJOR II and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 II vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 26.5 cm
Width - 18.6 cm
Depth - 2.93 cm
Weight 202 g 255 g Marshall MAJOR II are lighter than Marshall MAJOR II headphones.
Colour Black Black | Silver
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Foldable Yes - Marshall MAJOR II can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Marshall MAJOR II.
Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MAJOR II.
Sensitivity 98 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sony WH-1000XM3 have higher sensitivity than Marshall MAJOR II.
Impedance 85 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - L shaped USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 680 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Marshall MAJOR II.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 6 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM3 recharge faster than Marshall MAJOR II.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories USB charge cable Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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