Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Marshall Minor III, Beats Studio Buds 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
The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Marshall Minor III with a difference -2.9g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Marshall Minor III 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 3.8mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate equal treble
The Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Marshall Minor III's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 9 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Marshall Minor III 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. Beats Studio Buds 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.
Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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).
Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones. The Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
