If you’ve been eyeing a pair of on-ear headphones that you can practically forget to charge, Best Buy just marked the Marshall Major V down to $89.99. That is a $60 off for a newer model that takes cues from Marshall’s classic, rugged design and long-distance listening experience. The big catch here is simple: you’re getting a real branded Wi-Fi device at a price that’s much easier to justify if you’ve been waiting for a real discount.
What you get
The Major V is designed for everyday use: It folds up to fit in a bag, and it supports wireless charging (or USB-C if you prefer to plug it in). Battery life is the key feature, with over 100 hours of wireless playtime and a battery saver mode in the Marshall app to help keep the battery healthy over the long term.
In terms of features, you also get a customizable M button that can be assigned to Spotify Tap or EQ presets or your voice assistant by default. The built-in microphone is designed to improve speech intelligibility (including reducing wind noise), and you can always go wired as a detachable 3.5mm audio cable is included. Connectivity is via Bluetooth 5.3 and is positioned as Bluetooth LE Audio-ready for future compatibility improvements.
Why it’s worth it
At full price, the Major V is a luxury model in terms of style and battery. At $89.99, it’s a lot easier to recommend if you care about two things: battery life and a simple, long-lasting everyday driver that lets you listen to music, make calls, and commute without having to worry about it. You don’t pay extra for active noise cancellation here either, so the value is greatest if you prefer the on-ear form factor and want long runtime over a stack of features.
The end result
If you’re looking for on-ear headphones with huge battery life, wireless charging, and that Marshall look, this is a good buy at $89.99. If you need active noise cancellation or are sensitive to ear pressure, you may want to spend more on an over-ear ANC model.
