Marshall MAJOR II vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Marshall MAJOR II and Sony WH-XB700. 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-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight 202 g 196 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Marshall MAJOR II headphones.
Colour Black Black | Blue
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 II Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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-XB700 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Marshall MAJOR II.
Sensitivity 98 dB 103 dB/mW Sony WH-XB700 have higher sensitivity than Marshall MAJOR II.
Impedance 85 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Bluetooth aptX technology -
MICROPHONE Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call Volume
CABLE Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - with remote control and mic - L shaped Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Plated Connector - Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 680 mAh -
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 30 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time 6 hour(s) 4 hour(s) Sony WH-XB700 recharge faster than Marshall MAJOR II.
CONNECTIONS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Marshall MAJOR II Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories USB charge cable -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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