Marshall review
Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026
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Our verdict
Marshall suits buyers who want a single audio brand across headphones, earbuds, speakers and soundbars, with a warranty of 2 years and noise cancelling included. Entry price starts at $59.99 on the headphone range, and battery life of 100 hours makes the flagship pair the standout.
Key facts
- Best for
- A single audio brand for headphones, earbuds and speakers with noise cancelling and a warranty of 2 years.
- Price from
- $59.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Noise cancelling
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Battery life
- 100 hours (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Warranty
- 2 years (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Multi-room
- Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- IP rating
- IP67 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Markets
- US (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Legal entity
- Marshall Group AB (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Headquarters
- Sweden (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Support channels
- Email, Chat, Help-centre (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
- Products
- Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Portable speakers, Soundbars
- Bluetooth codecs
- Aac, Lc3
- Official website
- marshall.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Battery life of 100 hours on the flagship pair, ahead of most brands in the battery hours comparison.
- Noise cancelling is part of the headphone range rather than a paid extra on the top model.
- Multiroom is supported, so Marshall speakers can be grouped at home.
- A warranty of 2 years, longer than the site norm of 1 years.
- Catalogue breadth: headphones, earbuds and speakers sits closer to JBL's headphones, earbuds and speakers than to CORSAIR's headphones.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, with no phone line listed.
- Prices and listings are published for US only, so shoppers elsewhere need to check delivery and cover themselves.
- The 100 hour figure belongs to the flagship pair, so cheaper models in headphones, earbuds and speakers may run shorter.
- Codecs come down to aac and lc3, so aptX and LDAC buyers have to look at other brands.
Who it suits
- Listeners who want a single brand across headphones, earbuds and speakers rather than mixing makers for home and travel audio.
- Commuters who value noise cancelling and long battery life, with 100 hours on the flagship pair.
- Home audio buyers who want multiroom speakers and a warranty of 2 years behind the set.
Who should look elsewhere
- Competitive gamers, since CORSAIR's headphones is built for gaming headsets and HyperX's headphones and earbuds targets the same buyer.
- Buyers after aptX or LDAC codecs, since Marshall lists aac and lc3 only.
- Shoppers wanting hi-fi and turntables in the same range, since JBL's headphones, earbuds and speakers goes further than Marshall's headphones, earbuds and speakers.
Where it sits among rivals
On starting price, Marshall places 33 of 64 brands in the comparison, so entry cost is mid field rather than a bargain shelf. On battery life it sits 4 of 61, and on warranty length 4 of 56. The pattern is a brand that leads on endurance and cover without chasing the cheapest price.
What it does well
Noise cancelling is offered across the headphone range, which matters most on trains and planes. The flagship pair runs 100 hours of battery, and the warranty on Marshall products is 2 years. Multiroom is supported too, so speakers can be grouped around a home rather than used one at a time.
Who runs it
The company behind the gear is Marshall Group AB, based in Sweden, so purchases are made from a named manufacturer rather than a marketplace seller. Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which covers written help and self service but no phone line. Buyers who need to speak to someone should weigh that before buying.
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Where Marshall is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does Marshall gear cost?+
The entry price $59.99 covers Marshall's headphone range, and the wider catalogue spans headphones, earbuds and speakers. Because these are hardware prices paid at purchase rather than a subscription, the entry figure is the only price to weigh at the start.
Does Marshall have noise cancelling?+
Yes. Noise cancelling is offered across Marshall's headphone range. The flagship pair in that range also runs 100 hours of battery, so travel listening does not mean a short battery, and the headphones, earbuds and speakers catalogue keeps the same brand across earbuds, speakers and soundbars.
How long is the Marshall warranty?+
Marshall's warranty is 2 years, which ranks it 4 of 56 brands in the comparison and ahead of the site norm of 1 years. Cover applies across speakers, headphones and portable models alike.
Where can I buy Marshall products?+
Marshall publishes prices and product listings for US, and the catalogue covers headphones, earbuds and speakers. The company behind the store is Marshall Group AB in Sweden, so buyers outside US should check local delivery and warranty terms for their own country.
What support does Marshall offer?+
Support runs on email, chat and help centre, so help arrives by email or chat, with a help centre for self service. There is no phone line listed, which suits buyers who prefer written replies and a searchable support library.
Does Marshall make speakers as well as headphones?+
Yes. Multiroom is supported, so speakers can be grouped at home, and the listed headphones, earbuds and speakers includes speakers, portable speakers and soundbars alongside headphones and earbuds. JBL covers a similar spread plus hi-fi and turntables, which is the comparison to weigh if you want a single brand for everything.
Which codecs do Marshall devices use?+
Marshall's listed codecs are aac and lc3. Neither aptX nor LDAC appears in that list, so buyers who want those higher bitrate options should look at other brands, since aptX and LDAC are common among comparable brands.
Is Marshall a good choice for gaming audio?+
Not primarily. CORSAIR lists headphones, built around gaming headsets, and HyperX covers headphones and earbuds for the same audience. Marshall competes on noise cancelling, 100 hours of battery and a warranty of 2 years across a wider headphones, earbuds and speakers range.
Sources
- group.marshall.com checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Headquarters
“Stockholm (HQ) Centralplan 15 111 20 Stockholm Sweden”
- marshall.com/us/en checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Markets, Products
“USA | English”
- marshall.com/us/en/headphones checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Noise cancelling, Price from
“with active noise-cancelling technology, you can focus on what matters most - the music”
- marshall.com/us/en/policies/terms-of-purchase checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Legal entity
“including www.marshall.com ... that are owned, operated, or controlled by Marshall Group AB”
- marshall.com/us/en/policies/warranty checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Support channels, Warranty
“For information related to the Warranty service, please contact Marshall on ecare@marshall.com ... Support centre”
- marshall.com/us/en/product/acton-iv checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Multi-room
“Multi-speaker connectivity: Hear your music play in sync across several Auracast devices throughout your home (Acton IV)”
- marshall.com/us/en/product/emberton-iii checked September 30, 2026
Backs: IP rating
“Water Resistance IP67 ... with an IP67 dust and waterproof rating you can submerge it in 1 m (3 ft) of water for a period of up to 30 minutes (Emberton III)”
- marshall.com/us/en/product/major-v checked September 30, 2026
Backs: Battery life, Bluetooth codecs
“Wireless on-ear headphones with 100+ hours of playtime ... Major V ... Play time 100+ hours of wireless playtime”
Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.
What changed
- September 30, 2026: axisScores cost was 9.4, now 9.3
- September 30, 2026: score was 9.4, now 9.3
Marshall
A single audio brand for headphones, earbuds and speakers with noise cancelling and a warranty of 2 years.