Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Wave Beam | Marshall Minor III |
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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 level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Beam's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 the second value 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 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.8g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds . JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Marshall Minor III and JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
JBL Wave Beam stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of 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
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound. JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble SPL, is the pressure level 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Marshall Minor III's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, 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 multiple 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 requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Beam have 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 laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam The JBL Wave Beam have 2 microphones.
While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
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 talk. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can 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. 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 device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Marshall Minor III too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.