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Marshall Minor Pitch Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£110Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Marshall Minor Pitch Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.0

Overall score

Score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

80%

4.4

Technical score

20%

7.4

User score

â–¼Worse than 97% of headphones
4.4

Technical score

Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

2.4

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 99% of headphones
7.4

User score

User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 430 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–¼Worse than 77% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Marshall Minor Pitch

Technical score
Technical score
4.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

52%

4.1

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

2.4

Design

8%

6.0

Connectivity

6%

7.7

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

4.4
User score
User score
7.4/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
Score components

70%

7.7

User ratings

30%

6.5

Number of reviews

Based on 430 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
7.4
Popularity
Popularity
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 58% of models
Popularity:
Marshall Minor Pitch has a popularity score of 6.5 points, which is higher than that of 57.7% of products in this category.
6.5
Value for money
Value for money
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

5.0

Overall score

40%

9.9

Price

6.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
15.4 mm
Driver size
15.4 mm
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 15.4 mm, smaller driver size than 82.5% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Number of drivers
1
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
Noise-canceling microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 39% of models
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
â–² Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Number of microphones
1
â–² Better than 27% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wired
Connectivity
wired
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
40 ms
Audio latency
40 ms
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
Multipoint support
no
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
Ambient sound mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
EQ support
no
â–¼ Worse than 23% of models
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
Companion app
no
â–¼ Worse than 22% of models
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
Voice assistant support
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
â–² Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Marshall
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
453.6 g
Weight
453.6 g
â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 453.6 g, heavier than 97.6% of headphones.
Acoustic design
?
Clamp force
N/A
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Marshall Minor Pitch vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • LE Audio support
    Bluetooth LE Audio
    yes
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    Has a 3.5mm male connector
    yes
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    In-line controls
    yes
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 24.6 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    15.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15.4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15.4 mm vs 40 mm
  • 2.08x higher weight
    Weight
    453.6 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (453.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    453.6 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 12.4% worse value for money
    Marshall Minor Pitch has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (6.47 vs 7.3).
    6.47 vs 7.27
  • 8.5% lower user score
    User score
    7.4/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Marshall Minor Pitch
    the average pair of headphones
    Marshall Minor Pitch has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.38 vs 8.000).
    7.38 vs 8
  • 2.08x higher weight
    Weight
    453.6 g
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (453.6 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    453.6 g vs 218 g
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Replaceable earpads
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • No travel bag
    Travel bag included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Has passive noise reduction
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 24.6 mm smaller driver size
    Driver size
    15.4 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (15.4 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    15.4 mm vs 40 mm
  • 11 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Sensitivity
    91 dB/mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <94 dB/mW – >115 dB/mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    91 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 19 dB lower max SPL
    Max SPL
    91 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >126 dB
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (91 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    91 dB vs 110 dB
  • 12 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Sound pressure level
    91 dB SPL
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    Market range: <94 dB SPL – >115 dB SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    91 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 95% lower input power handling
    Max input power
    5 mW
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <10 mW – >1.6k mW
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (5 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5 mW vs 100 mW
  • No voice assistant support
    Voice assistant support
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 older release date
    Release date
    2012
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2012 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2012 vs 2016

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headfonia.com
14/06/2011
Summary of the review
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kopfhoerer.de
30/01/2016
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lesnumeriques.com
26/02/2015
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applesfera.com
22/02/2011
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ispazio.net
13/02/2011
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Third-party reviews

Based on 430 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Marshall Minor Pitch

  • Secure 'EarClick' system that holds the earphones firmly in place during movement
  • Tangle-resistant fabric-cord cable with a premium feel
  • Excellent sound clarity, particularly well-suited for guitar-heavy and alternative music
  • Stylish and unique 'Pitch Black' aesthetics with iconic Marshall branding
  • Interchangeable ear pads (S, M, L, XL) included for a customizable fit
  • Integrated microphone and remote for basic call and music control

What we don't like about Marshall Minor Pitch

  • Can cause significant ear pain or soreness after extended use due to the hard plastic housing
  • Limited bass response; sound may feel thin or 'tinny' to those who prefer heavy low-end
  • Poor sound isolation as the open-fit design does not seal the ear canal
  • Durability issues reported, with some users experiencing rapid wear or complete failure within months
  • High frequencies can become harsh or 'break' when listening at high volumes

Verdict

The Marshall Minor IV is a true wireless earbud set featuring custom-tuned 12mm dynamic drivers designed to deliver the brand's signature sound with a frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz and 32-ohm impedance. These earbuds offer up to 7 hours of playtime per charge, extending to over 30 hours with the textured, rock-and-roll-inspired charging case that supports both USB-C and wireless charging. Key pros include Bluetooth 5.3 with multipoint connectivity for seamless switching between devices, IPX4 water resistance for workouts, and a lightweight, open-fit design that provides long-term comfort. However, the open-fit architecture lacks active noise cancellation (ANC), leading to minimal ambient noise isolation and reduced bass impact compared to sealed in-ear alternatives.

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