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Marshall Major V vs Sony ULT WEAR

Product A: Marshall

Major V

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ULT WEAR

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  • 33 different values
  • 36 known for one only
  • 21 the same
  • 62 missing for both

Biggest differences

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

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

Weight

0 to 400 g

Headset weight
A186g
B255g

All 161 fields

Every value links to where we found it.

AMarshall Major V
BSony ULT WEAR

General

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Series
Major1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026Maker calls this fifth incarnation of Major.
ULT POWER SOUND10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
10068323Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Selected Black product structured data SKU 1006832.
WH-ULT900N2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-ult900n/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Official support specification identity WH-ULT900N / ULT WEAR. Exact marketed model, not WH-XB910N.
GTIN / EAN
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.
Not available
Announced
16 April 20241Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026
11 April 202410Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Maker launch date April 11, 2024. Planned Spring availability alone is not used as actual retail month.
Status
Available3Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 5 October 2026Current Japanese maker store page offers purchase and next-day shipment.
Predecessor
Not available
Not available
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
$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.
$199.9910Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Exact Sony US launch release gives suggested retail price 199.99 USD for ULT WEAR. US price before local sales tax. Canada 349.99 and speaker prices are not substituted. Other markets without verified tax scope omitted.
Launch price (EU)
€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.
Not available
Markets
Not available
US10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
Colours
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.
Black, Off White, Forest Gray3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 5 October 2026Exact current three finish swatches, also confirmed US launch release.
Segment
Music1Press releasegroup.marshall.com/2024/04/16/marshall-unveils-major-v-and-minor-ivRead 23 October 2026
Music10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factor
On-ear4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Over-ear10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly balanced over-ear comfort and foldable headphone design.
Ear cup enclosure
Closed5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Wearing style
Headband5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Headband10Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-04-11-Sony-Electronics-Introduces-ULT-POWER-SOUND-R-,-A-New-Series-of-Speakers-and-Headphones-to-bring-Massive-Bass-and-the-Ultimate-VibeRead 5 October 2026
Folding
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.
Flat and inward6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 expressly rotate both units flat and fold one toward headband. Maker feature 4 confirms folding and swivel structure.
Swivelling ear cups
Not available
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Lighting zones
Not available
Not available

Drivers and sound

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Driver type
Dynamic4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Driver size
40mm4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Drivers per side
15Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications Number of Drivers 1 per Earpiece.
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Not available
Magnet
Not available
Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Frequency response (wired or passive)
Min20 HzMax20 kHz4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker single acoustic range, no connection or power state distinguished.
Min5 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker specification JEITA 5 Hz-20 kHz. Manual page 142 identifies the same numerical range as powered wired IEC response. No wireless or passive 40 kHz response is claimed.
Wireless audio transmission band
Not available
Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission range 20 Hz-20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. This is not a measured acoustic bandwidth.
Impedance (passive when specified)
32Ω4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Power state not distinguished by maker.
32Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Passive wired power-off impedance 32 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered wired impedance is 314 ohms and is not mixed with the passive value.
Sensitivity (passive when specified)
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.
100dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Passive wired power-off 100 dB/mW at 1 kHz. Powered wired sensitivity is 110 dB/mW.
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
THD (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Max input power
Not available
Not available
Max digital audio sample rate
Not available
Not available
Max digital audio bit depth
Not available
Not available
DAC
Not available
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Not available
Custom EQ bands
58Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Customizable 5-band playback EQ. Storage persistence across hosts not established.
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Not available
Volume limit
Not available
Not available

Spatial audio

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Spatial audio support
Not available
360 Reality Audio5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact product features identify 360 Reality Audio certified model. Manual page 79 requires compatible paid streaming service on iOS/Android, not a permanently included service license.
Spatial audio licence included
Not available
Not available
Head tracking
Not available
Yes5Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact head-tracking feature describes spatial sound with compatible Android devices and services. It is not universal tracking on all platforms.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling
No4Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
ANC type
Not available
Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Dual Noise Sensor paragraph specifies two feedforward plus two feedback microphones across both housings. Four physical ANC microphones.
ANC microphones
Not available
44Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Adaptive ANC
Not available
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Behavior and location recognition automatically changes listening/noise-control settings. Manual page 108 expressly calls this auto noise adjustment Adaptive Sound Control. No automatic fit optimizer is inferred.
ANC levels
Not available
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Transparency mode
No14Measurementlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Technical table explicitly says environmental listening No.
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Voice Focus on/off and adjustable ambient sound controls. Numerical ANC attenuation and ANC level count are not stated.
Conversation detection
Not available
Not available
Wind noise reduction
Not available
Yes4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Redesigned microphone surround reduces wind noise in ANC, ambient and call listening. Maker footnote explicitly says this structure does not reduce noise for the remote call participant.

Measured

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Frequency response notes
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.
The reviewed unit emphasizes bass. ULT modes further raise the low end, while the reviewer describes reduced upper-detail clarity.9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Same exact review unit and firmware, reviewer frequency-response analysis. No graph coordinates or rating converted into dB values.
Bass amount
Not available
Not available
Treble amount
Not available
Not available
Deviation from target
Not available
Not available
Consistency between fittings
Not available
Not available
Harmonic distortion
Not available
Not available
Sound leakage
Not available
Not available
Measured noise isolation
Not available
Not available
Noise isolation (measured, best)
Not available
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Not available
Mic quality notes
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.
The recorded samples show wind sensitivity and pickup of nearby noise, despite the microphone windscreens.9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Same exact unit, recorded ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant samples. Qualitative observations do not establish numeric bandwidth or noise-handling scores.
Mic low-frequency extension
Not available
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension
Not available
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio
Not available
Not available
Measured latency
AMarshall 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.
BSony ULT WEAR
Not available
Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)
175ms
Not available
2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)
Not available
Not available
Measured battery life
AMarshall 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.
BSony ULT WEAR
ConnectionHours (h)
Bluetooth32.58
Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Provided review unit tested six days, firmware 1.0.8, Headphones Connect 10.4.1. Standardized playback peaking at 75 dB lasted 32 h 35 min, stored 32.58 h rounded. ANC state, codec and ULT mode not explicitly named for this run and not guessed.
Battery life (measured, max)
92.87h
32.58h
Clamping force
Not available
Not available
Weight (measured)
Not available
Not available

Microphone

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Microphone
Built-in5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Built-in1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Microphone element
Not available
Electret condenser1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact microphone section explicitly electret condenser, not MEMS borrowed from the 1000X series.
Microphone pickup pattern
Not available
Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Voice microphones
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.
24Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Voice pickup paragraph explicitly describes two microphones aligned toward the mouth. This is the voice system count, separate from four ANC microphones.
Total microphones
Not available
Not available
Mic frequency response
Not available
Not available
Mic sensitivity
Not available
Not available
Mic signal-to-noise
Not available
Not available
Mic sample rate
Not available
Not available
Mic noise reduction
None5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026Specifications says noise cancelling microphone No.
DSP4Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_2.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly advanced voice signal processing with beamforming microphones and sensors. No AI inference from DSEE or generic processor branding.
Flip to mute
Not available
Not available
Mute button
Not available
Not available
Mute indicator
Not available
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Adjustable sidetone
Not available
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 108 explicitly sidetone on/off through app. This proves a switch, not a continuously adjustable mix level.
Foam microphone windscreen
Not available
Not available

Connectivity

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Audio connections
Bluetooth, Analog6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Analog, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Analog source plugs
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.
3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker stereo mini plug and manual three-contact plug illustration. USB-C is charging only.
Cable connector on headset
3.5 mm6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Longest included cable
Not available
1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 202614Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The complete maker accessory list establishes supplied lengths of approximately 1.2 m and 0.2 m, so the existing 1.2 m longest-supplied-cable value is supported.
Headset USB plug or port
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
USB-C6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Audio over USB-C cable
No10Reviewlesnumeriques.com/casque-nomade/marshall-major-v-p74842/test.htmlRead 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly says USB-C port is usable only for charging.
No9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Connectivity explicitly no audio over USB. USB-C charging only.
Passive wired listening
Yes8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Connectivity explicitly describes passive wired listening.
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 72 explicitly music when powered off. ANC and ULT bass control require power. Wired calls use phone microphone, not headphone voice pickup.
Wireless receiver
Not available
Not available
Wireless receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
10m6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker Bluetooth range 10 m. Environmental conditions unspecified.
10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximately 10 m line of sight, confirmed manual page 142. Environmental range is not guaranteed.
Bluetooth
5.36Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
5.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth codecs
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.
SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
LE Audio
Not available
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth multipoint
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 70-71 two simultaneously connected devices and one playing source. Original guide says LDAC is unavailable with multipoint enabled. Do not treat all codecs and simultaneous routes as unrestricted.
Multipoint devices
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.
26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Paired devices remembered
107Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
86Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 67 explicitly up to eight stored devices, with ninth overwriting oldest connection.
Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Not available
Fast pairing
Not available
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Google Fast Pair Android feature and Windows 10/11 Swift Pair feature. Pairing support does not establish every application compatibility.
Base station
Not available
Not available

Latency

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Low latency mode
Not available
Not available
Claimed latency
Not available
Not available

Compatibility

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Compatible platforms
Not available
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact guide has separate Android, iPhone, Windows 10/11 and macOS pairing chapters. Universal analog jack availability is not used to infer console licensing or supported console microphones.
Connection per platform
AMarshall Major V
Not available
BSony ULT WEAR
PlatformConnection
WindowsBluetooth
macOSBluetooth
AndroidBluetooth
iOSBluetooth
Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Official licence
Not available
Not available

Battery and charging

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Battery capacity
Not available
Not available
Swappable battery
No11Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026FAQ restricts battery change to authorized Marshall repair centers for a fee.
Not available
Batteries included
Not available
Not available
Claimed battery life
AMarshall 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.
BSony ULT WEAR
ConnectionANCCodecHours (h)
BluetoothYesAAC30
BluetoothNoAAC50
BluetoothYesSBC30
BluetoothNoSBC50
BluetoothYesLDAC25
BluetoothNoLDAC40
AnalogYesNot available30
AnalogNoNot available50
Source12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 25 of the current exact ULT WEAR Help Guide gives music playback after a full charge. AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 50 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LDAC allows 25 hours with ANC on or 40 hours with both modes off. Powered analog playback allows 30 hours with ANC on or 50 hours with both modes off. Each named codec is retained in its own row. Page 26 warns that Equalizer, DSEE, voice-assistant wake words, Service Link, and the ULT Bass Control function shorten these maxima. Playback volume and LDAC bitrate are unspecified. Communication durations are excluded. The maker guide explicitly covers the ULT WEAR reference, including original model YY2981.14Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The Japanese product headline explicitly qualifies its AAC 30-hour ANC-on and 50-hour ANC-off claims with DSEE and equalizer off and other functions at their defaults. These named settings apply to that AAC claim. LDAC and SBC rows retain the separate current manual conditions, without inheriting this AAC-specific footnote.
Battery life (claimed, max)
100h
50h
Battery life with ANC (claimed)
Not available
30h
Battery life without ANC (claimed)
Not available
50h
Charging port
USB-C6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
USB-C6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Full charge time
180min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Maker technical specification says 3 hours to full recharge.
210min6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 23 explicitly empty battery to full capacity in about 3.5 hours, 210 minutes, using supplied cable and adapter supplying at least 0.5 A.
Quick charge time
15min6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
10min6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Quick charge playback
15h6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
5h6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 25 explicitly 10-minute charge for about 5 hours music. Same page separately gives 3 minutes for 90 minutes. No codec or ANC state stated for quick charge.
Use while charging
Not available
No6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 23-24 headset automatically turns off and all operations including playback are disabled while connected to charging power.
Charging dock or stand
Not available
Not available

Controls

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Controls
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.
Buttons, Touch6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Volume control
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.
Touch1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Game and chat mix
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Remappable controls
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.
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 108-109 voice assistant, Quick Access, touch control enable/disable and NC/ambient button cycle can be configured. This does not imply arbitrary physical button remapping.
Wear detection
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.
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 built-in proximity sensor, automatic pause/resume and power off after removal.
Voice assistant
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Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 99-107 separate Google Assistant, Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Google Assistant is Android only. Google app/Siri activate by touch, not their wake words. App/network/region eligibility and mutually exclusive assigned assistants apply.

Comfort and build

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Headband type
Padded8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026Design section says headband wrapped in soft padding from end to end.
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Headband material
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Frame material
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Ear cup material
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Matte plastic9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Exact use section explicitly matte plastic outside ear cups. No generic material is assigned to other parts.
Ear pad material
Faux leather8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026
Faux leather9Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-ult-wear-review-113412Read 5 October 2026Exact ear pad paragraph explicitly padding covered in faux leather.
Replaceable ear pads
Yes7Owner's manualassets.ctfassets.net/javen7msabdh/6zeyYlfKH9wC7wboNAZP6F/169da7cf801bc192c0d53d0a89762ce2/Marshall_Major_V_OLM_R1_0__en.pdfRead 23 October 2026
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Ear pad attachment
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.
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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
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
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Software

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Companion app
Marshall Bluetooth6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026
Sony | Sound Connect8Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/feature_6.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact current product page names Sound Connect, formerly Headphones Connect. The 2024 manual uses the older app name. No app EQ profile persistence or complete preset list inferred from two example names.
App platforms
Android, iOS5Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1813616-REG/marshall_1006832_major_v_on_ear_wireless.htmlRead 23 October 2026
Android, iOS6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 110 Apple App Store and Google Play listings. Desktop computer playback is distinct from mobile companion app support.
User firmware updates
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.
Yes6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weight
186g(6.6 oz)6Maker product pagemarshall.com/us/en/product/major-vRead 23 October 2026Unqualified maker headset weight 186 g.
255g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEAR/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate maker weight excluding cable. SoundGuys metadata 253 g is not explicitly a scale measurement and is not substituted.
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
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Other certifications
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In the box

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In the box
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
Sony ULT WEAR headphones, Carrying case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Headphone cable, Documents6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 exact included-item list. No AC adapter or airline adapter is listed.
Cables included
AMarshall 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.
BSony ULT WEAR
TypeLength (m)Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable0.21
3.5 mm stereo headphone cable1.21
Source6Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2981/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 9 supplies one USB-A to USB-C charging cable and one headphone cable. The complete individual lengths are published by the separate Japanese maker accessory list.14Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/ULT_WEARRead 8 October 2026The exact maker supplied-accessory list states a headphone cable approximately 1.2 m long and a USB-A to USB-C cable approximately 20 cm long. The original guide separately confirms one of each. This preserves the supplied charging-cable length without adopting optional aftermarket cables.
Carrying case
None8Measurementsoundguys.com/marshall-major-v-review-116141Read 23 October 2026
Hard13Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/headphones-audio/sony-ult-wear-reviewRead 8 October 2026The exact ULT WEAR What do you get for the money section explicitly lists a supplied hard-shell carrying case. Original Sony Help Guide printed page 9 confirms that the case is included. Only this package fact is used from the review. Optional gSport bundles and other Sony models are excluded.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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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