IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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. In comparison 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
weigh less than the Marshall Minor III with a difference -2.9g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the device. 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to 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 a particular audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long 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 earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. 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. Marshall Minor III 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. Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
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).
The 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Beats Studio Buds 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them. The Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
