Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. vs Marshall Major V
Quick take: The Marshall Major V costs $120 less; the Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. has active noise cancelling while the Marshall Major V doesn't; the Marshall Major V lasts longer per charge (100 hrs).
| Spec | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | Marshall Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$250 | ~$130 |
| Rating | — | — |
| Type | Over-Ear Headphones | On-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | ANC | None |
| Battery (single charge) | 70 hrs | 100 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 15 min = 12 hrs | 15 min = 15 hr |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 32 mm | 40 mm |
| Weight | 250 g | 186 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | No |
| Spatial Audio | Yes | No |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- ✓70-hour ANC battery — longest of any flagship rival
- ✓15-minute charge buys 12 hours
- ✓Brass joystick handles everything without touch-surface guesswork
- ✓Distinctive guitar-amp styling stands out from black slabs
- ✓250 grams with a folding travel-friendly design
- ✓Energetic rock-friendly tuning with proper app EQ
- ✗ANC a clear tier below Bose and Sony
- ✗Bare-bones SBC/AAC despite LE Audio-ready Bluetooth 5.3
- ✗32mm drivers sound congested next to the Px7 S3
- ✗Clamp runs tight for the first weeks
- ✗No adaptive ANC or speech detection like rivals offer
Marshall Major V
- ✓Class-leading 100+ hour battery life
- ✓15-minute quick charge delivers 15 hours
- ✓Fun, punchy Marshall signature sound with app EQ to adjust it
- ✓Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint plus LE Audio/Auracast-ready LC3
- ✓Wireless charging — almost unheard of in headphones
- ✓Folds compact; 186g is light for the battery inside
- ✓3.5mm jack works both as input and audio-share output
- ✗On-ear clamp gets fatiguing over long sessions for some owners
- ✗No ANC at a price where some rivals include it
- ✗Leaks sound noticeably above half volume
- ✗Bass-forward tuning isn't for neutrality purists
- ✗No water-resistance rating