On-Ear
Marshall Major IV
Not yet scored
$140
Full review dataMarshall Major IV vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Marshall Major IV vs Sennheiser HD 25, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Marshall Major IV
- Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$140
$110
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?
Same generation
The Sennheiser HD 25 is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Marshall Major IV adds USB-C. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Major IV2020
- HD 2520244 yr newer
What differsMajor IVHD 25
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
Major IVHD 25
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $110
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2020
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 40 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 40 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 70 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- 120 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120.4
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- No
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- -
- none
- Voice assistant
- No
- -
- Weight
- 165 g
- 140 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
- Call noise reduction
- No
- -
What reviewers said
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
Sennheiser HD 25
The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
- Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
- Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable
- Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
- Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
- Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile
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