IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
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. 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 take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the JBL Wave Beam with a difference -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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Beam have sweat resistance
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The JBL Wave Beam stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
JBL Wave Beam have a unit size of 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, its size corellates with 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
JBL Wave Beam's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it 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 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 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 manufacturer, 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 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 when they have been unused 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 show the charging state of your device and case.
Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. 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 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 allows 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.
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. The Marshall Minor III microphones are 2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Beam
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The JBL Wave Beam have a noise-canceling 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 sound to still be heard even while wearing them
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, JBL Wave Beam have a find earbuds feature. The JBL Wave Beam support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. The 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. 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 have this function.
It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the JBL Wave Beam, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Beam support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
JBL Wave Beam come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Marshall Minor III too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
