Marshall On-Ear Headphones, Black

Quick overview

For long listening sessions away from a charger, the Marshall Major V wireless on-ear headphones put extended battery life at the centre of their appeal. They’re rated for 100+ hours of wireless playtime and use Bluetooth 5.3, with wireless charging as another way to top them up. The foldable design is intended to make storage more compact, while the M-Button can be set up for Spotify Tap, EQ settings or a voice assistant through the Marshall Bluetooth app. The sound description highlights strong bass, smooth mids and crisp treble, whether that balance suits you will depend on what you like to listen to.

Best use cases

These are worth considering if you want wireless headphones for commuting, travel or listening around the house without having to charge them every day. For example, you could fold them away after a commute, then use the M-Button for a quick shortcut when you pick them up again. That combination of long stated battery life and compact storage gives them a different emphasis from a simpler pair chosen mainly for occasional listening.

Could suit you if you value a physical shortcut and want the option of wireless charging alongside Bluetooth listening. The app adds a way to customize the M-Button, rather than leaving it with only one fixed purpose. Keep in mind that these are on-ear headphones, so the earcups rest on your ears rather than surrounding them, that fit can be less comfortable for some people during extended wear. The supplied details also don’t specify noise cancellation, so don’t choose them on the assumption that they block background sound.

Tips for day-to-day use

Set up the M-Button in the Marshall Bluetooth app around the shortcut you’ll actually use, whether that’s Spotify Tap, EQ settings or a voice assistant. That helps make the control more useful than leaving its default function untouched. The headphones fold for storage, which may help when packing them away between trips, and wireless charging offers an alternative to a charging cable when you have a compatible wireless charging setup.

The 100+ hours figure is a stated wireless-playtime rating, not a promise of the same runtime for every listener or setup. If battery life is your main reason for choosing them, think about whether the other features matter too: an on-ear fit, a customizable button and a foldable build. A more demanding choice for sound isolation or a different fit may suit you better if those are your priorities.

Before you decide

What can the M-Button do? The Marshall Bluetooth app lets you set it up for Spotify Tap, EQ settings or a voice assistant.

Can you charge them without a cable? Wireless charging is listed as a feature. The supplied information doesn’t specify charging times or include further details about the charging setup.

Do they fold for storage? Yes. The design is described as foldable for more compact storage, though no folded dimensions are provided.

Is it worth it?

The Major V makes most sense if you want wireless on-ear headphones with a stated 100+ hours of playtime, foldable storage and a button you can tailor through the app. Wireless charging adds flexibility, and Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The trade-off is that on-ear fit won’t suit everyone, and the available details don’t establish noise-cancelling performance. Choose them for the battery-life-led feature set and shortcuts, look at a different style if an around-ear fit or specified noise cancellation matters more to you.