Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Marshall - Major V | Sennheiser - HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 260 g |
| Driver size | 40 mm | 38 mm |
| Multipoint | true | false |
| Battery life | 100 h | 0 h |
Between the Major V and HD 660S2, the Major V comes out ahead in weight / driver size, while the HD 660S2 wins on several specs. Overall, the Major V scores 68.5 and the HD 660S2 scores 51.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Major V is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Major V if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, driver size, multipoint, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 74.00 g less. 186 vs 260.
The HD 660S2 similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, ldac, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Major V is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Marshall - Major V or Sennheiser - HD 660S2?
Marshall - Major V leads the current Mars Score by 17.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery life, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Marshall - Major V if…
Marshall - Major V has the measurable edge on weight g, driver size mm, has multipoint.
Choose Sennheiser - HD 660S2 if…
Sennheiser - HD 660S2 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 Marshall - Major V wins
- ▲Weight — 74.00 g less. 186 vs 260.
- ▲Driver size — 5.26% more. 40 mm vs 38 mm.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Battery life: 100 h vs 0 h.
Why Sennheiser - HD 660S2 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Marshall - Major V | Sennheiser - HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | on-ear | over-earlead |
| Weight | 186 glead | 260 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Marshall - Major V | Sennheiser - HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 40 mmlead | 38 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 32 Ω | 300 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 99 dB | 104 dBlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Marshall - Major V | Sennheiser - HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 100 hlead | 0 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Marshall - Major V | Sennheiser - HD 660S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 0.0 |
| Multipointⓘ | truelead | false |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Major V or HD 660S2?+
Major V lasts 100 hours vs 0 hours.
Do Major V or HD 660S2 have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has active noise cancellation.
Which supports LDAC, Major V or HD 660S2?+
Neither supports LDAC.