JBL Wave Beam
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Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Beam | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 8.8g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 2only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, 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, followed by the one that refers to protection 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. Compared 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.8g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same. JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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 JBL Wave Beam by 4mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies 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 can produce equal bass JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate 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. The JBL Wave Beam's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually 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 earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Beam's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
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 shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The JBL Wave Beam have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Marshall Minor III too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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. 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 record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them If misplaced 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. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Marshall Minor III too 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 just thirty minutes.
JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Marshall Minor III also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The 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 an issue with the connection. The Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Wave Beam come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Marshall Minor III also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.