IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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 the second number 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a weight of 8.8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g
are lighter than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -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 have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation 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 well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
The JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit 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
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 component produces 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 produce equal bass
The JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible 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 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 longer battery life, 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
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
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 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
The JBL Wave Beam have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The JBL Wave Beam use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Marshall Minor III too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. JBL Wave Beam have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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
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 earbuds to filter out noise.
The JBL Wave Beam use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. JBL Wave Beam support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. JBL Wave Beam have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Marshall Minor III too have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The JBL Wave Beam, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Marshall Minor III also 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 an issue with the connection. Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
The JBL Wave Beam come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Marshall Minor III too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
