Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Bose SoundSport Free's rating is read as, the first value 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. Compared 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
The Bose SoundSport Free have a weight of 18.2g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the Bose SoundSport Free with a difference -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 cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Bose SoundSport Free have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Bose SoundSport Free have sweat resistance
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Bose SoundSport Free have stereo speakers, what this means is that Bose SoundSport Free's speakers deliver sound from separate 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
Bose SoundSport Free stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Bose SoundSport Free driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device. Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Bose SoundSport Free's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Bose SoundSport Free's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can generate equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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 requires fewer chargings. Marshall Minor III's battery life is
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Bose SoundSport Free's case has a full charge of 10 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 extended 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Bose SoundSport Free have Bluetooth version of 4.1, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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.
Bose SoundSport Free have a 9.1meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters,
longer than that of Bose SoundSport Free by 0.9meters
The Bose SoundSport Free have 2 microphones. Marshall Minor III microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Bose SoundSport Free
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose SoundSport Free have a find earbuds feature. Bose SoundSport Free support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Marshall Minor III too support fast charging. This kind is 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 support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Marshall Minor III also have this function. The mute function means that you can 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 features are supported on the device. Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them. The Bose SoundSport Free have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Bose SoundSport Free come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Marshall Minor III too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
