Known for its classic audio products, Marshall has shaped the fashion style in the audio market and left a strong impression on users. Even in the fiercely competitive TWS earbuds market, Marshall maintains its distinct style and succeeds with the Minor headphones line. The Minor IV is a core upgrade, offering improvements in sound quality and incorporating the latest technology from Marshall. Let’s dive into the Marshall Minor IV review below:

Still retaining the characteristic appearance of its predecessor with a vintage Marshall style, Marshall Minor IV does not have too many changes in appearance. Still, the company focuses on upgrading the hardware with better battery life and stable connectivity.
Marshall Minor IV Review
Timeless Marshall Design
The design of the Marshall Minor IV closely resembles the previous generation, maintaining the familiar classic style. The charging case features luxurious, high-quality imitation leather accents. Although made from plastic, the Minor IV still exudes a classy feel, similar to Marshall’s speaker products.

Durable Faux Leather Design
The faux leather design ensures the charging box remains new-looking and resistant to dirt or fingerprints, enhancing the product’s aesthetic appeal. This is a point I like when using the Minor IV charging box. We will not need to spend money on buying a protective case, but the product will always be durable and beautiful.
While I appreciate the overall finish of the Minor IV, I have some concerns about the charging box. Firstly, the hinge mechanism differs from most headphone charging boxes. Instead of having a slight bounce when opened, the lid of the Minor IV stops at a certain point and needs a gentle push to fully open. This aspect of the hinge mechanism is disappointing to me.



Next is the design of the Marshall Minor IV in-ear true wireless headphones, which sets them apart from competitors in the market. The Marshall TWS earbuds are designed in two parts: the housing is crafted from textured plastic material, with the Marshall brand “M” logo on the back. The lower half features intricate cuts that enhance the headphone’s aesthetic appeal. Adding to the luxurious look, both the speaker membrane and the tail of the headphones are plated with sparkling gold.
Intuitive Touch Controls
To pause music playback, simply lightly touch the sensor beneath the housing. The touch surface is quite sensitive; a gentle tap activates the headphones. In the Minor IV true wireless earbuds, Marshall has added the feature of increasing and decreasing the volume by touching and gently dragging to adjust the volume, which is remarkably convenient.
Comfort and Fit Considerations
I’d like to expand on the wearing experience of the Minor IV. Due to its earbuds’ design, it may not be suitable for many users, including myself. From my initial experience, wearing it on my ears was uncomfortable and it felt prone to falling off easily. This is partly because my ears are not well-suited for this type of headset. Therefore, if you have never worn earbuds before, you should try a headset with a similar design before spending money to buy it home.

Overall, the Marshall Minor IV is one of the most classic headphones on the market today, with its stylish charging case and earbud design. Wearing Marshall headphones not only enhances your auditory experience but also blends seamlessly with fashion.
Insufficient User Support Features
In the price range of over $130, other headphone models on the market often include high-end features like active noise cancellation (ANC) and transparency mode. However, these features are absent in the Minor IV model. To access these functionalities, upgrading to the more expensive Motif ANC version is necessary for a complete experience. I believe this approach mirrors what Apple does with the AirPods and AirPods Pro models to establish product value.

If you’re seeking headphones with advanced features like ANC support or transparency mode, the Minor IV may not be suitable. It resembles the AirPods 2 in design. However, it features a sleeker look with the Marshall logo, ideal for regular use or as a distinctive fashion accessory.
Minor IV is still compatible with the Marshall Bluetooth app as the previous version. We can customize touch operations, adjust EQ, and update new software in the app.


Regarding the ability to talk, Minor IV lacks standard wind filtering features. However, it still supports users well during calls or video calls with clear voice and reduced noise.
The Marshall Minor IV features an IPX4 water resistance rating, allowing comfortable use during physical activities. However, due to its basic water resistance, it’s advisable not to use the headphones in the rain or expose them to wet conditions to prevent damage.
Iconic Marshall Sound
In terms of sound quality, Minor IV doesn’t excel; there aren’t many changes from the previous version. The sound quality still has a V-shaped direction with the bass and treble ranges being the highlights. However, as I said above, the earbuds-style headphones will not fit my ears and suit me, so the sound quality will be a little different from those who are used to wearing earbuds. The solution to this problem is to wear an additional set of foam tips on the outside to increase the grip when listening, the sound quality may change a little, especially in the bass range.

I’m satisfied with the bass of the Minor IV when using foam tips—it’s powerful with a slight resonance, though not overly deep, suitable for enjoying pop songs like “Shut Down” by Blackpink and “Armageddon” by Aespa. The treble performs well but can sound harsh at volumes above 60%. As for the mid-range, I’m less impressed; the details are adequate but lack smoothness and emotional impact.
Overall, the sound quality of Minor IV is suitable for listening to many genres of music, especially Pop, EDM,…
Long Battery Life for All-Day Music Listening
As an upgraded version compared to its predecessor, the Minor IV boasts an improved battery capacity, offering up to 30 hours of total listening time compared to 25 hours on the Minor III (REVIEW).
Each earbud of the Minor IV provides about 7 hours of independent listening time. Whether for online learning, meetings, gaming, or music, these headphones meet users’ needs well. In addition, they are also equipped with fast charging standards, just 15 minutes of charging, and you can listen to music continuously for 3 hours.
Additionally, Marshall Minor IV users will be able to connect to apps on both Android and iOS, something the 3rd version doesn’t have.
Final line
Marshall Minor IV leaves its mark with a classic design, among the most beautiful in today’s True Wireless headphone market. It easily attracts users at first sight. With the success of previous versions, Marshall’s new headphones focus on perfecting core values from design and features to sound quality to suit user tastes. Besides the maintained strengths, Minor IV still has some weaknesses such as the hinge has poor finishing, the wearing feeling is not suitable for most users, and the sound quality has no outstanding points.
Overall, the Minor IV is priced at $129.99 on Amazon.com or £119 on Amazon.co.uk. It offers a beautiful design, features, and sound quality that cater to regular users, making it a bright choice in its segment.