Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Bose SoundSport Free, Marshall Minor III have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free by -10.2g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Bose SoundSport Free are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds .
The Bose SoundSport Free come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Bose SoundSport Free have sweat resistance
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Marshall Minor III and Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers
The Bose SoundSport Free stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. The Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.
Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Bose SoundSport Free's measurement is 98dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Bose SoundSport Free's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Marshall Minor III's battery life is
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bose SoundSport Free's case is said to have a charge of 10 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Marshall Minor III's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours,
more than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 15 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Bose SoundSport Free's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.5 hours
Bose SoundSport Free have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Marshall Minor III has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Bose SoundSport Free
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones.
While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Bose SoundSport Free support the find earbuds feature. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Marshall Minor III support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Bose SoundSport Free have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III too support this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Bose SoundSport Free, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them.
Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Marshall Minor III too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Bose SoundSport Free come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Marshall Minor III also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
