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Beats Solo 4 vs Marshall Major V

Product A: Beats

Solo 4

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Product B: Marshall

Major V

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  • 26 different values
  • 35 known for one only
  • 25 the same
  • 66 missing for both

Biggest differences

Each bar uses the scale of all 149 headsets and headphones.

  1. Quick chargeA: 5hB: 15hMarshall is 3 times higher.
  2. Battery life (claimed, max)A: 50hB: 100hMarshall is 50 h higher.

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A217g
B186g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

ABeats Solo 4
BMarshall Major V

General

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Series
Solo7Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026Next generation of the Beats Solo line
Major1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026Maker calls this fifth incarnation of Major.
Model numbers
A3140, MUW23LL/A, MUW43LL/A, MUW33LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026MUW23LL/A, MUW43LL/A and MUW33LL/A are the US part numbers in the page data for Matte Black, Slate Blue and Cloud Pink. A3140 is from the safety and handling guide.5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026Model: A3140
10068323Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Selected Black product structured data SKU 1006832.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
734005540110413Retailer pageabt.com/Marshall-Major-V-On-Ear-Headphones-in-Black-1006832/p/218127.htmlRead 23 October 2026Exact Black model 1006832, UPC/EAN printed 7340055401104.
Announced
30 April 20247Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026Business Wire release dated April 30, 2024. Available to order that day.
16 April 20241Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026
Status
Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker page.
Available3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$199.997Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026$199.99 (US), excluding tax
$1491Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026Launch announcement explicitly states Major V 149 USD. Excludes US tax.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
€1492Press articlenotebookcheck.com/Marshall-legt-mit-On-Ear-Kopfhoerern-Major-V-und-True-Wireless-Ohrhoerern-Minor-IV-zwei-Klassiker-neu-auf.822802.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026April 16 2024 German launch coverage explicitly gives EUR 149 MSRP. VAT included as published.
Markets
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Colours
Matte Black, Slate Blue, Cloud Pink1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Colour swatches on the page. Limited editions are not listed.7Press releasesilicon.co.uk/press-release/introducing-beats-solo-buds-looks-tiny-sounds-hugeRead 10 October 2026
Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Pitch Black3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Current maker colorway table. Standard colors only. Limited Hendrix edition excluded.
Segment
Music1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Listed under Beats headphones for music. Not a gaming headset.
Music1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026

Design

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Form factor
On-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Form factor: on-ear
On-ear4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Ear cup enclosure
Closed8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Acoustic design: closed-back
Closed5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Wearing style
Headband1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Headband5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Folding
Inward13Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026A metallic hinge on either side of the headband lets the ear cups fold in and fit in the zippered carrying case.
Inward15Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker explicitly says foldable. Product photograph shows cups folded inward toward the headband. No flat swivel mode claimed.
Swivelling ear cups
No14Reviewtechradar.com/audio/headphones/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026The ear cups do not swivel, so the edges can rest between the chin and collarbone when worn around the neck. The review also says the cups fold on loose hinges.
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RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver type: dynamic, 40 mm
Dynamic4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Driver size
40mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
40mm4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Drivers per side
18Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Driver count: 1
15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece.
Diaphragm material
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Magnet
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Frequency response (wired or passive)
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Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker single acoustic range, no connection or power state distinguished.
Wireless audio transmission band
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Impedance (passive when specified)
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32Ω4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Power state not distinguished by maker.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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106dB4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026106 dB SPL at 100 mV, 1 kHz. Reference is 0.1 V, not 1 mW or 1 V. Schema reference enum has no matching option. No normalization applied.
Sensitivity reference
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THD (claimed)
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Max input power
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Max digital audio sample rate
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Max digital audio bit depth
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DAC
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
No9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026The Beats app offers no EQ presets and no sound adjustment.
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Custom EQ bands
Not available
58Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Customizable 5-band playback EQ. Storage persistence across hosts not established.
EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Works on Apple platforms.
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Spatial audio licence included
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Head tracking
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Built-in gyroscopes and accelerometers
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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Beats Solo 4 does not feature Active Noise Cancelling (ANC).
No4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
ANC type
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ANC microphones
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Not available
No14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical table explicitly says environmental listening No.
Adjustable transparency
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured

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Frequency response notes
Slightly bright sound signature. Flat bass and mid-range with a gently boosted treble.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Slightly bright signature, flat bass and mid-range, gently boosted treble
Stock response has elevated bass and a broad treble rise. Midrange dips below the reviewer target.8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Objective measurements against SoundGuys preference curve, stock tuning. Firmware 6.4.5. Numeric bass/treble average is not calculated from chart.
Bass amount
-1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bass slightly underemphasized at -1 dB. Public review text. Test bench version not recorded.
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Treble amount
1dB11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Treble slightly emphasized at +1 dB
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Deviation from target
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Consistency between fittings
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Harmonic distortion
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Sound leakage
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Measured noise isolation
ABeats Solo 4
ANC onBass (dB)Mids (dB)Treble (dB)
No-0.813.530
Source12Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Passive only (the headset has no ANC). Table Low -0.8, Mid 13.5, High 30.0, read as dB reduction. The page does not label units, band limits or the rig, and gives no overall figure.
BMarshall Major V
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Noise isolation (measured, best)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Mic quality notes
Disappointing overall microphone performance.11Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/solo-4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026RTINGS microphone verdict for the Solo 4: disappointing performance. Public review text.
Speech is clear in ideal conditions. The review includes office, street and wind microphone samples.8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Review microphone demos over wireless connection, firmware 6.4.5. No numerical microphone metrics published.
Mic low-frequency extension
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Mic high-frequency extension
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio
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Measured latency
ABeats Solo 4
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BMarshall Major V
ConnectionLatency (ms)
Bluetooth175
Source14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Review connectivity section measured Bluetooth latency 175 ms. App 5.3.40. Codec, host OS and test rig are not stated. No platform or codec guessed.
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
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175ms
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
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Measured battery life
ABeats Solo 4
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo84.3
Source9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026SoundGuys battery test over Bluetooth at music peaking at 75 dB SPL. 84 h 18 min (84.3 h). Firmware 2C241.
BMarshall Major V
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo92.87
Source8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 202692 hours 52 minutes in SoundGuys continuous playback test, converted to hours. Bluetooth, firmware 6.4.5, app 3.2.7. Exact codec, volume and EQ not stated in this review. ANC absent.
Battery life (measured, max)
84.3h
92.87h
Clamping force
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Weight (measured)
218g(7.7 oz)12Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-headphones/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Spec table: measured weight 218 g. The review text repeats 218 grams. Cable not involved.
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Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Multiple digital beam-forming microphones. The count is not published.
Built-in5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Microphone element
MEMS13Reviewreviewed.com/headphones/content/beats-solo-4-reviewRead 10 October 2026Lists two digital beamforming MEMS microphones. SoundGuys lists a single microphone and the maker says multiple, so the count is not stored.
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Microphone pickup pattern
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Voice microphones
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15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black exact model specifications: Number of Voice Mics 1. Total physical microphone count not inferred.
Total microphones
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Mic frequency response
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Mic sensitivity
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Mic signal-to-noise
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Mic sample rate
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Mic noise reduction
AI8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Digital beamforming with machine learning noise rejection
None5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications says noise cancelling microphone No.
Flip to mute
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Mute button
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026During a call, press the b button to mute or unmute the microphone.
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Mute indicator
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Sidetone
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Adjustable sidetone
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Foam microphone windscreen
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Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, USB, Analog1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Bluetooth, Analog6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Analog source plugs
3.5 mm TRS9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Wired via the included 3.5 mm TRS cable or USB-C
3.5 mm TRS5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Black exact model specifications: wired source connector 3.5 mm TRS.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
3.5 mm6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Longest included cable
Not available
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Headset USB plug or port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Audio over USB-C cable
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20263Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026
No10Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says USB-C port is usable only for charging.
Passive wired listening
Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Zero battery power required when listening via 3.5 mm audio cable
Yes8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly describes passive wired listening.
Wireless receiver
None1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026No dongle in the box or on the page.
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Wireless receiver connector
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Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
10m6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker Bluetooth range 10 m. Environmental conditions unspecified.
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3, Class 1
5.36Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 via SBC or AAC10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC
SBC, MPEG-2 AAC6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker table lists SBC, MPEG-2 AAC and LC3. LC3 omitted because feature text still says LE Audio-ready and future Auracast, without exact firmware activation proof.
LE Audio
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Auracast
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Bluetooth multipoint
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Classic multipoint is not included. The headphones disconnect from the old source when a new one connects.
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Multipoint devices
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27Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 8: connected to two devices at a time and remembers up to 10 previously paired devices.
Paired devices remembered
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107Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Google Fast Pair one-touch pairing on Android
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Base station
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Latency

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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
iOS, macOS, Android3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Wired USB-C works with a supported iPhone, iPad, Mac or Android device. Bluetooth pairing is covered for Apple and Android.
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Connection per platform
ABeats Solo 4
PlatformConnection
iOSBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSUSB
macOSUSB
AndroidUSB
Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Pairing guide for Apple and Android devices. USB-C cable steps name iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Microphone use over each connection is not documented.
BMarshall Major V
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Official licence
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Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
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Swappable battery
No5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026The lithium-ion battery should be serviced or recycled by Apple or an authorized service provider. This is a service rule, not a user-swap claim.
No11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026FAQ restricts battery change to authorized Marshall repair centers for a fee.
Batteries included
Not available
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Claimed battery life
ABeats Solo 4
ConnectionANCHours (h)
BluetoothNo50
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Up to 50 hours of listening time on a single charge. Apple notes that battery life depends on settings, environment and usage. The headphones have no ANC.
BMarshall Major V
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth100
Source6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker advertises 100+ hours wireless playback. Stores published 100-hour threshold, not an exact ceiling. Codec, volume and EQ unspecified.
Battery life (claimed, max)
50h
100h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
50h
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Charging port
USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Full charge time
135min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026Up to 50 hours of playback after an approximate 2-hour-and-15-minute charge
180min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker technical specification says 3 hours to full recharge.
Quick charge time
10min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 20264Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026
15min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Quick charge playback
5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Fast Fuel, a 10-minute charge gives up to 5 hours of playback4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/about-charging-and-playback-time-devc8a939c17/webRead 10 October 2026A 10-minute charge provides up to 5 hours of playback.
15h6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Use while charging
Yes3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026When connected using the included USB-C cable, your headphones charge while you listen to audio.
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Charging dock or stand
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Controls

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Controls
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Pages 4 to 6. M-button plus multidirectional push control knob. Knob pushes up/down and does not turn as a volume dial.
Volume control
Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Buttons7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 5 push control knob up/down for volume.
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Call controls on the b button. End-call and mute actions can be changed in the Beats settings (see the Apple guide).3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026Customize the end-call and mute/unmute actions on Beats Solo 4.
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 6 M-button custom action assigned in app.
Wear detection
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026No auto pause feature. They keep playing when taken off.
No9Reviewfrandroid.com/marques/marshall/2040612_test-du-marshall-major-v-look-et-confort-irresistibles-pour-ce-casque-au-son-bien-trempeRead 23 October 2026Review explicitly says no wear detection to pause and resume audio.
Voice assistant
Siri, Google Assistant2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Siri on Apple devices. Press and hold the b button for the voice assistant on iOS or Android.10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Google Assistant works with a button press plus the voice command. Hey Siri works hands-free.
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Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026The band has somewhat thin padding where it meets the skull.
Padded8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Design section says headband wrapped in soft padding from end to end.
Headband material
Metal with soft material underside8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Headband material: metal with soft material underside
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Frame material
Metal headband and hinges, plastic ear cups10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Metal headband and hinges. Ear cups are plastic per SoundGuys.
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Ear cup material
Plastic8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Chassis material: plastic
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Ear pad material
Foam with PU leather8Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026Ear cup material: foam, PU leather9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Foam earpad ensconced in fake leather
Faux leather8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026
Replaceable ear pads
No10Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/beats-solo-4Read 10 October 2026The UltraPlush ear pads are fixed and cannot be replaced.
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Ear pad attachment
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Twist lock7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 7 remove anticlockwise and replace with 45-degree clockwise turn.
Ear pad opening
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Ear tips included
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Dust and water rating
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User-replaceable parts
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Ear cushions, 3.5 mm audio cable7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026

Software

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Companion app
Beats app3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026The Beats app is for Android. Apple devices use system settings.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-solo-4-review-115347Read 10 October 2026Beats app for Android: firmware updates, Find My Device, call control customization
Marshall Bluetooth6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
App platforms
Android3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/beats/use-beatssolo4-dev484e78f99/webRead 10 October 2026This guide is also for the Beats app on Android.
Android, iOS5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes2Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/headphones/solo4Read 10 October 2026Firmware updates are delivered automatically on an Apple device. On Android, use the Beats app.
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026Page 9 Marshall Bluetooth app updates headphone software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
217g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Weight: 217 g / 7.65 oz
186g(6.6 oz)6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Unqualified maker headset weight 186 g.
Headset dimensions
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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC ID
BCGA31405Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026FCC ID: BCGA3140
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Other certifications
ISED Canada (IC: 579C-A3140)5Maker spec sheet (PDF)beatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/solo4/solo4-sh-ee.pdfRead 10 October 2026IC: 579C-A3140
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In the box

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In the box
Beats Solo 4 headphones, Carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio, 3.5 mm analog audio cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026
Major V headphones, 3.5 mm audio cord, User manual and legal and safety information, USB-C charging cable11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Cables included
ABeats Solo 4
TypeCount
USB-C to USB-C cable for charging and audio1
3.5 mm analog audio cable1
Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Cable lengths are not published.
BMarshall Major V
TypeCount
3.5 mm stereo analog audio cord1
USB-C charging cable1
Source11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker complete package list. Cable lengths remain omitted due to contradictory secondary audio-cable lengths and unknown charging-cable length.
Carrying case
Soft1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/headphones/solo4-wirelessRead 10 October 2026Carrying case in the box. SoundGuys and HeadphoneCheck describe it as a soft fabric case.
None8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 10 October 2026Apple One-Year Limited Warranty for Apple-branded and Beats-branded hardware. English legal page. Statutory rights are excluded.
1year12Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/support/warrantyRead 23 October 2026US standard manufacturer warranty is 1 year. Additional 2-year direct-store exclusive coverage is not used as the base warranty.

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