Which is better for flights and commuting?

The Soundcore Q30. Its hybrid ANC and Transport mode target engine and traffic noise, and the over-ear cups seal better. The Major V has no active noise cancellation, so it relies on passive isolation only.

Which lasts longer on a charge?

The Marshall Major V, at over 100 hours of playtime. The Q30 runs up to 50 hours with ANC on and up to 70–80 hours without, and its fast charging covers short top-ups.

Is the Major V worth stepping up to over the Q30?

Only if noise cancellation does not matter to you. You gain battery life, wireless charging and water resistance, but you lose ANC, multipoint and the over-ear fit.

Which is more comfortable for long wear?

The Q30. Its over-ear memory foam pads surround the ear and it weighs about 260 g. The Major V is on-ear and heavier, which many owners find presses on the ears after a couple of hours.

Do either work for calls?

Both have built-in microphones. The Major V lists a noise-cancelling voice mic, while reviewers note the Q30 picks up background noise on calls, so the Marshall is the safer pick for meetings outdoors.

Can I use them wired?

The Q30 includes an AUX cable for wired listening. The Major V is built around wireless use; check for a cable in the box if wired listening matters to you.

Soundcore Q30 Headphones vs Marshall Major V

The Soundcore Q30 is the better all-rounder for most shoppers: it has hybrid active noise cancellation with three modes, multipoint pairing, a custom EQ and a hard travel case, and owners rate it very highly. The Marshall Major V has no active noise cancellation and an on-ear fit, but it lasts far longer per charge, supports wireless charging and carries the brand's bass-forward signature sound. Buy the Q30 for commuting, flights and shared offices; buy the Major V for long trips away from chargers and for the Marshall look and sound.

Choose the Soundcore Q30 if you want active noise cancellation, multipoint and a travel case for flights, trains or open offices.
Choose the Marshall Major V if you want very long battery life, wireless charging and a bass-heavy on-ear sound with no ANC.

Prices

Soundcore Q30 Headphones: $41.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 9)
Marshall Major V: $79.99 at Walmart (checked today)
Difference: the Soundcore Q30 Headphones is $38.00 cheaper than the Marshall Major V at the latest prices (Nov 9 and Nov 10)

soundcore Q30 Bluetooth Noise Cancelling Headphones

	Soundcore Q30 Headphones	Marshall Major V
Noise cancellation	Hybrid ANC with Transport, Outdoor and Indoor modes, filtering up to 95% of low-frequency sound	None; passive isolation only from the on-ear cups
Battery life	Up to 50 hours with ANC on, up to 70–80 hours without	Over 100 hours of wireless playtime
Charging	Fast charge: a short top-up gives hours of listening; wired charging	Wireless charging plus USB-C; full recharge around 3 hours
Fit and comfort	Over-ear with protein leather and memory foam, about 260 g	On-ear with faux leather pads, heavier at about 1.5 lb
Sound tuning	40mm silk-diaphragm drivers, Hi-Res up to 40kHz, adjustable EQ in the app	40mm drivers, 20Hz–20kHz, bass emphasis and customizable sound via the app
Connectivity	Bluetooth with multipoint, so two devices stay connected at once	Bluetooth with voice assistant support; no multipoint listed
Calls	Two microphones; reviewers say background noise reduction on calls is weak	Built-in voice mic with noise-cancelling microphone
Durability and extras	Travel case and AUX cable included; no water resistance listed	Rugged foldable design, water resistant

Spec	Soundcore Q30 Headphones	Marshall Major V
Driver size	40mm	40 mm
Color	Black, White, Blue, Pink, Midnight Blue, Sakura…	Brown
Max Battery Life	60 hours	100 Hours
Battery life ANC	50 hours	—
Battery life standard	80 hours	—
Fast charging	10-minute charge gives 10 hours	—
Noise cancellation	Hybrid ANC with Multi-Modes	—
Noise reduction	up to 95% of low-frequency sound	—
Weight	260g	—
Microphones	2 Mics	—
Multipoint connection	true	—
Customized EQ	true	—

Spec	Soundcore Q30 Headphones	Marshall Major V
Special features	Travel Case, AUX	—
Ear cushion material	polyurethane leather and memory foam	—
Noise Canceling	Yes	—
With Microphone	Yes	—
Style	On-ear	—
Wireless Type	Bluetooth	—
Over-Ear	Yes	—
Height	6.34″ tall	—
Width	6.5″ wide	—
Depth	6.5″ deep

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