Marshall Major V vs Soundcore Life Q45
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| Feature |  Marshall Major V |  Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 15,000 | KSh 16,000 |
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction |
| Battery Life | 100+ hours | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Water & Dust Resistance | No rated protection | — |
| Weight | 186g | 292g |
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General
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Marshall | Soundcore |
| Model | Major V | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2022 |
| Type | On-Ear Wireless Headphones | Over-Ear Wireless Headphones |
| Color | Black, Cream, Brown, Midnight Blue, Pitch Black | Official colorways vary by market and selected variant |
Design
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186g | 292g |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 100+ hours | Up to 65 hours (ANC off); up to 50 hours (ANC on) |
| Charging Time | 3 hours | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 minutes provides 15 hours | 5 minutes provides up to 4 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth or 3.5mm wired | Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Range | 10m | — |
| Multipoint Connection | Yes | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5mm input/output and USB-C charging | — |
| App Support | Marshall Bluetooth app | Soundcore app |
Features
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Device voice assistant via control knob | — |
| Special Features | Foldable design; battery preservation; Bluetooth LE Audio-ready | Catalogue name Life Q45; official product name Space Q45 (A3040); protective case; AUX |
Audio
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 40mm dynamic drivers | 40mm double-layer diaphragm drivers |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | — |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | — |
| Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LC3 | LDAC |
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | Adaptive ANC, up to 98% reduction |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | No | Five adjustable transparency levels |
| Spatial Audio | No | — |
| Microphones | Built-in microphone and remote | 2 microphones with AI for calls |
| Audio Features | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ | Hi-Res Wireless; HearID |
Charging Case
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Battery Life | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Charging Port | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Wireless Charging | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Dimensions | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Weight | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Water & Dust Resistance | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Case Features | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Control knob and customizable M-button | Physical controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | No rated protection | — |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | On-ear cushions | — |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Marshall Major V | Soundcore Life Q45 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | Major V headphones | Life Q45 / Space Q45 (A3040) headphones |
| Charging Case | N/A - no charging case | N/A - no charging case |
| Charging Cable | USB-C charging cable | — |
| Audio Cable | 3.5mm audio cable | AUX audio cable |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - on/over-ear design | N/A - over/on-ear design |
| Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation | Documentation |