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Updated January 10, 2024·
The JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds are more portable and better for active use, including exercise, with features like sweatproof certification and a secure fit. They also support wireless charging and offer good noise isolation. However, their sound quality might not match the Marshall Major IV headphones, which deliver a richer audio experience due to their higher overall sound quality score. The Marshalls also have a significantly longer battery life and a detachable cable, meaning they can be used in both wireless and wired modes, which can be useful if you often forget to recharge your devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Pro 2
- Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Marshall Major IV
- The Marshall Major IV has no clear advantages over the JBL Live Pro 2.
Key differences
Music
5.9
6.6
The Marshall Major IV is only fair for music, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
5.2
5.8
The Marshall Major IV and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for phone calls, though the Marshall Major IV is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
9.1
5.6
The JBL Live Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Marshall Major IV is poor.
Battery
8.3 Hours
80.0 Hours
The JBL Live Pro 2 has 8.3 hours of battery life. The Marshall Major IV has 80 hours of battery life.
Cost
$120
$100
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The JBL Live Pro 2 has a price of $120 and the Marshall Major IV costs $100.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Marshall Major IV has very good build quality, while the JBL Live Pro 2 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.4
The Marshall Major IV and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.8
6.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Marshall Major IV to be only fair for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Pro 2 is poor.
TV and Video
5.5
5.7
The Marshall Major IV and JBL Live Pro 2 are both poor for TV and video.
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How the JBL Live Pro 2 and the Marshall Major IV compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Pro 2 | Marshall Major IV |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$120 | $100 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Marshall | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.2/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 8.3 Hours | 80 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.8 Grams | 165 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Pro 2
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | February 2023
"The JBL Live Pro 2 TWS occupy an interesting space in the wireless earbuds market. They’re a step up from cheap wireless earbuds and allow you to access better sound quality without having to make the jump to more premium options from the likes of Bose, Sony and Sennheiser. They’re an entertaining listen, easy to use and manage to pack in a lot of useful features. We think they’re well worth a listen."
Marshall Major IV
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | September 2023
"The Marshall Major IV shares quite a bit in common with its predecessor, but a key upgrade appears to be softer ear cushions. They make upgrading worth it. As a set of basic wired or wireless headphones the Major IV ticks most boxes by remaining easy to use, and fairly comfortable (at least, as on-ear headphones go)."
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About JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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