Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids 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 JBL Wave Beam, Marshall Minor III have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g
are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam 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
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Marshall Minor III and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same. JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit 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 JBL Wave Beam by 4mm
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam'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 implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Beam's measurement is 100dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. JBL Wave Beam's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly 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
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 JBL Wave Beam by 1 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 0.5 hours
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Marshall Minor III too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The JBL Wave Beam have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones. The Marshall Minor III microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Marshall Minor III too have a control panel on them. JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Marshall Minor III too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Marshall Minor III also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
