A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Marshall Minor III IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 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 Buds, 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Marshall Minor III 8g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Marshall Minor III, at 8g weigh less than the JBL Wave Buds with a difference -1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds'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

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device.

Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4mm , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Marshall Minor III's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 Buds by 1 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL Wave Buds 47mAh

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Wave Buds's battery capacity is 47mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.

Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Marshall Minor III too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

The JBL Wave Buds 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 Buds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones.

The Marshall Minor III microphones are 2, equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Marshall Minor III too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Marshall Minor III too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

With the JBL Wave Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Marshall Minor III too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Marshall Minor III too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	8mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	25hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	battery power	47mAh	✗
	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 aac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
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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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

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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