Sturdy build quality, a fold-up design and crazy-long battery life are all big pluses when you're looking for a reliable pair of headphones, especially if you're planning to use them every single day. The addition of built-in voice control does boost the price up a bit, but it works flawlessly so it's worth it if you dig having the hands-free option. And while we found the bass to be a little lacking, the overall audio experience is still pretty strong. Sure, there are better headphones around at this price point, but when it comes to looks and stamina, Marshall has the upper hand.

Rock 'n' roll design; Brilliant battery life; Reliable connectivity; Intuitive controls ;

Bass is a bit thin; Could be comfier; Not great at blocking outside noise;

Marshall has been pumping out a steady flow of quality audio products designed in the style of the brand's iconic amps, and its new Major III Bluetooth headphones are no exception. The $150 wireless headphones are an update to the Major II Bluetooth released in 2016, with new drivers and a slight change to the physical design. Audio quality is strong, with full, round bass depth and crisp highs. And if you like the Marshall design aesthetic, you're sure to be happy. However, there are several strong options in this price range, including Marshall's own Mid Bluetooth, our Editors' Choice. Design Much of the Major II Bluetooth's design remains intact, with small, rounded supra-aural (on-ear) earcups covered in convincing faux leather. The earcups feature the Marshall logo and some attractive brass-colored highlights. The main changes, according to Marshall, come in the form of improved earpads and upgraded 40mm dynamic drivers. The headphones fold down at hinges for compact storage,...

The Marshall Major III Bluetooth delivers solid audio performance in a comfortable design—but it enters a field crowded with strong options.

Solid audio performance with strong bass depth and clarity in the high-mids and highs; Excellent on-ear controls; Comfortable design; Can be used in passive wired mode

Can distort on deep bass at top volumes; Connecting cable doesn't automatically power down headphones

Rock ‘n’ roll design; Brilliant battery life; Reliable connectivity; Intuitive controls ;

Bass is a bit thin; Could be comfier; Not great at blocking outside noise;

Rock ‘n’ roll design; Brilliant battery life; Reliable connectivity; Intuitive controls ;

Bass is a bit thin; Could be comfier; Not great at blocking outside noise;

With a design based on its iconic amps, Marshall's new Major IIIs are perfect for those who want to flaunt a bit of rock heritage on their commute. Sturdy hardware and a relatively balanced sound make these a great option for those wanting to upgrade their basic cans.

Stylish; slim design; Great top and mid ranges; Fully foldable

Uncomfortable; Feeble bass; Let in external sounds

With its enviable reputation as an amplifier manufacturer unquestionably secure, Marshall is looking to extend its repertoire with the Marshall Major headphones and Marshall Minor earphones, the latter of which we're looking at here.

Well-built; Stylish looks; Decent sound quality

Cheaper; better sounding rivals avaialble; Somewhat uncomfortable

Marshall has a long and glorious history in amplifier production. Chances are one of your favourite artists has used a Marshall amplifier at some point. Somehow, the sight of a Marshall stack at a concert provides a sense of comfort and familiarity, not to mention that distinctive wholesome Marshall...

Lightweight; Work with almost any device; Cool design and a great cord

Sound quality is poor for all but mp3; No carry case or pouch; No volume control on remote

Marshall has improved battery life and in doing so makes the Major III Voice some of the best on-ear headphones for travelling. With tweaks to the audio and Google Assistant integration, these are an enjoyable listen.

Excellent battery life; Compact and exercise-ready; Neat Google Assistant integration; Tweaked tone, for warmer vocals;

Some upper bass congestion; The odd Bluetooth signal blip;

They bring out the texture in distorted guitar; Plenty of Marshall flavour; Good battery life;

Weaker build than the Marshall MID; Not as engaging as the best;

The Marshall Major headphones offer an aesthetic appeal that is uniquely Marshall and bring with that look a very live sound that we think many listeners will appreciate.

Brilliant; live sound; Accurate bass; Unique aesthetic; Well built

Uncomfortable for long term use; Upper mids compress at high volumes