Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) vs Marshall - Major V
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 20 h | 100 h |
| Weight | 384 g | 186 g |
| Active noise cancellation | true | false |
| Spatial audio | true | false |
| Multipoint | false | true |
Between the AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) and Major V, the AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) comes out ahead in active noise cancellation / spatial audio, while the Major V wins on battery life / weight. Overall, the AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) scores 68 and the Major V scores 68.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (68 vs 68.5). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. The biggest gaps in its favor are active noise cancellation, spatial audio. The single most decisive one: Has Active noise cancellation.
Pick the Major V if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are battery life, weight, multipoint. The single most decisive one: Battery life — 400.00% more. 100 h vs 20 h.
Both ship with comparable driver size, ldac, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) or Marshall - Major V?
Marshall - Major V leads the current Mars Score by 0.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare battery life, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) if…
Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) has the measurable edge on has anc, has spatial audio.
Choose Marshall - Major V if…
Marshall - Major V has the measurable edge on battery life h, weight g, has multipoint.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) wins
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
- ▲Has Spatial audio.
Why Marshall - Major V wins
- ▲Battery life — 400.00% more. 100 h vs 20 h.
- ▲Weight — 198.00 g less. 186 vs 384.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-earlead | on-ear |
| Weight | 384 g | 186 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mm | 40 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 10 Ω | 32 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 105 dBlead | 99 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | truelead | false |
| Transparency mode | truelead | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | truelead | false |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 20 h | 100 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| 3.5mm jack | false | truelead |
| LDACⓘ | false | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) or Major V?+
Major V lasts 100 hours vs 20 hours.
Do AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) or Major V have active noise cancellation?+
AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) has active noise cancellation; Major V does not.
Which supports LDAC, AirPods Max (USB-C, 2nd gen) or Major V?+
Neither supports LDAC.