IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means 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 value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means 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, Jabra Elite 5 have a rating of IP55 meaning that
ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety
and that of liquids is that,
Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than Jabra Elite 5
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Jabra Elite 5, at 10g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 2g
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 cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Jabra Elite 5 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Jabra Elite 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Jabra Elite 5 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device. Jabra Elite 5 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 6mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 5'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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 5's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Marshall Minor III's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 5's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Jabra Elite 5 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 5 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. 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 status of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 5 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 5 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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. Jabra Elite 5 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. Jabra Elite 5 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 Jabra Elite 5 microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Jabra Elite 5 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 have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Jabra Elite 5 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Jabra Elite 5 also have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Jabra Elite 5 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 inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Jabra Elite 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
