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Category | Features | Audio Technica ATH TWX9 | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 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 | 5.8mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 102db/mw | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 6hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18.5hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 2.5hours | 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 aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dbv/pa | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 16,000hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level 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 protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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.
In comparison to the Marshall Minor III, Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 2.8g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, what this means is that Marshall Minor III's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Audio Technica ATH TWX9 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 6.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Audio Technica ATH TWX9's measurement is 102dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's charging case has a battery life of 18.5 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 6.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Marshall Minor III 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.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
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).
The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 microphones are 4,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 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 sound that the microphone can pick up.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's highest mic frequency is 16,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a find earbuds feature.
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Audio Technica ATH TWX9 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.