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JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset vs Marshall Major IV: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset vs Marshall Major IV, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset
  • Marshall Major IV
HearWiki score
79
-
Sound
7.4
-
Noise cancelling
6.5
-
Battery
9.2
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
8.0
-
Price (USD)
$130
$140

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset (2024) against Marshall Major IV (2020). The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec AAC against SBC and ANC type Hybrid against None. It also adds Transparency mode, Custom EQ and Companion app.

  • Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset20244 yr newer
  • Major IV2020
What differsEpic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor IV

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Top codec
AAC
SBC
ANC type
Hybrid
None

Everyday features

Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No

Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C.

Specifications

Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear HeadsetMajor IV
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$130
$140
HearWiki score
79
Not scored
Released
2024
2020
Availability
Still sold new
Discontinued
Driver
40 mm dynamic
40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
32 Ω
Sensitivity
94 dB/mW
99 dB/mW
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Latency
50 ms
-
Wireless range
9 m
10 m
Battery life
90 h
80 h
Battery life (ANC on)
60 h
-
Full charge time
-
180 min
Quick charge
10 min → 6 h
-
Wireless charging
-
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
hybrid
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
No
No
Controls
buttons
-
Voice assistant
Yes
No
Weight
128 g
165 g
Case weight
80 g
-
Water resistance
none
none
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
No
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Pad material
leather
-
Connector
USB-C
3.5 mm
Microphones
5
1
Microphone type
MEMS
-
Mic sensitivity
-38 dBV
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
No
Call NR technology
2-mic ENC
-

What reviewers said

JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset

The JLab Epic Work ANC Wireless On-Ear Headset is a lightweight, versatile option designed for office and remote work, featuring hybrid active noise cancellation, Bluetooth 5.3, and multipoint connectivity. It offers impressive battery endurance, clear call quality with multiple microphones, and a simple button-based control scheme, all wrapped in a comfortable, portable design.

  • Pro:Exceptional battery life, even with ANC enabled
  • Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for long work sessions
  • Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces moderate ambient noise
  • Con:Occasional Bluetooth connectivity quirks reported
  • Con:No water resistance rating
  • Con:Limited codec support (only SBC and AAC)

Marshall Major IV

The Marshall Major IV are lightweight, foldable on-ear headphones that deliver a bold, bass-forward sound signature and an impressive 80-hour battery life. They support wireless charging, Bluetooth 5.0 with multipoint connectivity, and also include a 3.5mm jack for wired listening when needed. Their retro design and tactile controls appeal to those who value style and long-lasting performance over active noise cancellation.

  • Pro:Exceptional 80-hour battery life
  • Pro:Wireless charging support
  • Pro:Foldable and lightweight design
  • Con:No active noise cancellation
  • Con:Only SBC codec support
  • Con:No water resistance rating

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