A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Marshall Minor III IPX4

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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 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, BLX Earbuds Gen 1 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

Weight

Marshall Minor III 8g

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 44.5g

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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1, at 44.5g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 36.5g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

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 BLX Earbuds Gen 1 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Marshall Minor III ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Marshall Minor III 12mm

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20Hz

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Marshall Minor III 5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 4.5hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery life is less than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours . Every 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 have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Marshall Minor III 25hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 13.5hours

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 a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's charging case has a battery life of 13.5 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 11.5 hours

Charge Time

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 1hours

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 for the first time.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Marshall Minor III ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 40mAh

BLX Earbuds Gen 1's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The 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 state of your device and case.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Marshall Minor III v5.2

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 v5.1

Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.1, older than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Marshall Minor III 10meters

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 10meters

The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Marshall Minor III ✗

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Marshall Minor III 2only

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 2only

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the BLX Earbuds Gen 1 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✗

Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Marshall Minor III ✓

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

BLX Earbuds Gen 1 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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A summary of the review by feature comparison

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

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

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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Category	Features	Marshall Minor III	BLX Earbuds Gen 1
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	8g	44.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	4.5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	13.5hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1hours
	battery power	✗	40mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.1
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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