Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first number 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, 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 for the reason that lighter devices are easier 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 wires connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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. The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
The 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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which implies 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 yeah, 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 inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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. 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 more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 extended periods.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Marshall Minor III 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.
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 connecting 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. While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, 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, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Studio Buds also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Studio Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Studio Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
