JBL Wave Beam
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 5.1 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 | |
battery power | 48mAh | ✗ | |
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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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.8g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam are resistant to sweat
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
JBL Wave Beam have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Beam's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Wave Beam's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies 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 can produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
The sound pressure level, 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 before recharge. 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
less than that of JBL Wave Beam by 3 hours
. 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 have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Wave Beam's case has a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Beam's battery. It is highly adivsable 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's battery power is 48mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device 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 having a low battery.
JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Marshall Minor III too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
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
The Marshall Minor III support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
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 help the device to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Marshall Minor III too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty 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 also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' 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 functions are supported on the earbuds.
The 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 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Marshall Minor III too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.