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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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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 better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam by -0.8g True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Beam are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds . JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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 separate 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 ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
The JBL Wave Beam driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 generates 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 can produce equal bass The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments 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 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.
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 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 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. This is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Beam's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine 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 through a single cable.
Marshall Minor III too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The 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. The 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.
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 noise. JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound. The JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature.
The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Marshall Minor III too support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is 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 support this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can 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. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The JBL Wave Beam come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Marshall Minor III also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.