Between the ATH-MSR7b and Major V, the ATH-MSR7b comes out ahead in driver size, while the Major V wins on weight and multipoint. Overall, the ATH-MSR7b scores 66.2 and the Major V scores 79.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Major V is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 13.1 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 ATH-MSR7b if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size.
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 weight, multipoint, battery life.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, ldac, so those specs don't 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.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b wins
- ▲Driver size — 12.50% more. 45 mm vs 40 mm.
Why Marshall - Major V wins
- ▲Weight — 104.00 g less. 186 vs 290.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Battery life: 100 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-earlead | on-ear |
| Weight | 290 g | 186 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mmlead | 40 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 36 Ωlead | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 101 dBlead | 99 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | false |
| Transparency mode | false | false |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 0 h | 100 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-MSR7b | Marshall - Major V |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 0.0 | 5.3lead |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-MSR7b or Major V?+
Major V lasts 100 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-MSR7b or Major V have active noise cancellation?+
Neither model has ANC.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-MSR7b or Major V?+
Neither supports LDAC.
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