The Marshall Major IV Black is Marshall’s classic on-ear wireless headphone in its black finish. Marshall rates it at more than 80 hours of wireless playtime, adds wireless charging, and keeps the foldable 165 g frame and the classic Marshall look of the Major line. It is a straightforward headphone: no noise cancelling, no app, just long battery life, a control knob and Marshall’s tuning.
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What the Marshall Major IV Black Is
Major IV is an on-ear headphone, meaning the cushions sit on your ears rather than around them. That keeps it small and light: Marshall lists the weight at 165 g, and a fold clip lets the Marshall Major IV Black fold down into a compact shape that also protects the ear caps from wear. Marshall sells Major IV in black and brown; black is the one that matches almost anything.
Connection is Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of up to 10 m, and the headphones work on their own without a companion app. Marshall’s own spec sheet answers the app question directly: the Marshall Major IV Black does not use the Marshall Bluetooth app.
80+ Hours of Wireless Playtime
Battery life is the headline. Marshall rates the Marshall Major IV Black at more than 80 hours of wireless playtime, which for many people means charging once every few weeks rather than every few days. A full recharge takes 3 hours over the included USB-C cable.
If you are about to leave and the battery is empty, 15 minutes of charging gives 15 hours of wireless playtime, according to Marshall. And if the battery runs out completely, you can keep listening over the 3.5 mm cable.
Wireless Charging on a Headphone
Major IV supports wireless charging, which is still unusual on headphones. If you already have a wireless charging pad for your phone, you can lay the Marshall Major IV Black on it and top it up without a cable. Marshall does not include a charging pad in the box, so this is useful if you own one; otherwise the USB-C cable does the job.
One Knob for Everything
Instead of several small buttons, one earcup carries Marshall’s multi-directional control knob. Push it to play or pause, move it left or right to skip tracks, up or down for volume, and use it to power on, pair and take calls through the built-in microphone. After a day or two it becomes second nature and works without looking.
The 3.5 mm socket has a second use: Marshall says it lets a friend plug in and listen to your music, which is handy on a road trip or a flight.
Sound: 40 mm Dynamic Drivers
Each earcup uses a 40 mm dynamic driver with a 32 ohm impedance and 99 dB SPL sensitivity (100 mV at 1 kHz), covering 20 Hz to 20 kHz. The Marshall Major IV Black is tuned in the familiar Marshall way, with full bass and forward mids that suit rock, hip-hop and pop, and it is easy to drive from a phone when you use it wired. Marshall does not publish the Bluetooth codecs for Major IV.
Who This Is Not For
There is no active noise cancellation on the Marshall Major IV Black, so it will not quiet a plane cabin or a loud office; on-ear cushions also let in more sound than over-ear designs. Marshall lists no water resistance, so it is not a gym headphone. On-ear pressure can become uncomfortable for some people during long sessions, particularly with glasses.
There is no app, so there is no EQ to adjust and no firmware features to add. Buyers who want newer features such as Bluetooth 5.3 and a longer battery should look at the Marshall Major V, the model that followed Major IV.
Order the Marshall Major IV Black in the UAE
The Marshall Major IV Black comes from Totot with a 1-year warranty from Totot. We deliver throughout the UAE in up to 3 business days, free on orders from AED 300. Defective or non-matching items can be returned within 14 days, and shipping damage should be reported within 48 hours of delivery.
Technical Specifications
- Colour: Black (Marshall also sells Major IV in Brown)
- Type: On-ear, foldable, wireless
- Drivers: 40 mm dynamic
- Impedance: 32 ohms
- Sensitivity: 99 dB SPL (100 mV at 1 kHz)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Bluetooth: 5.0, range up to 10 m
- Codecs: Not published by Marshall
- Wired connection: 3.5 mm input (also lets a second listener plug in)
- Wireless playtime: 80+ hours
- Quick charge: 15 minutes for 15 hours
- Charging time: 3 hours
- Charging: USB-C cable; wireless charging supported (pad not included)
- Controls: Multi-directional control knob (play, pause, skip, volume, power, calls)
- Microphone: Built-in microphone with remote
- Noise cancellation: No
- Water resistance: No
- App: No, works independently
- Weight: 165 g
- In the box: Major IV headphones, 3.5 mm audio cord, USB-C charging cable, user manual and legal/safety information
- Warranty: 1-year warranty from Totot
Specifications are taken from Marshall’s official Major IV product and tech specs page. Full details are published on the Marshall Major IV page on marshall.com.
FAQ
How long does the Marshall Major IV Black battery last?
80+ hours of wireless playtime, according to Marshall, and 15 minutes of charging gives 15 hours.
Does the Marshall Major IV Black have noise cancelling?
No. It has no active noise cancellation.
Does it support wireless charging?
Yes. Major IV supports wireless charging, but no charging pad is included.
Can I use the Marshall Major IV Black with a cable?
Yes. A 3.5 mm audio cord is included, and the socket also lets a friend plug in to share your music.
Does it work with the Marshall app?
No. Marshall states that Major IV works independently without the app.
Is the Marshall Major IV Black water resistant?
No. Marshall lists no water resistance for Major IV.
Browse more in our Headphones range. Every order from Totot carries a 1-year warranty covering manufacturing defects, with our 14-day return policy for defective or non-compliant items, and nationwide UAE delivery.
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