Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Jabra Elite 7 Pro | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.8g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 6mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 24hours | 25hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 8only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
highest mic frequency | 8,000Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids 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, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating for solids indicates 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. In comparison to the Marshall Minor III, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 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 7 Pro
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 2.8g 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds . Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device. Jabra Elite 7 Pro driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 6mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal bass Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices produce 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 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. Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 7 Pro 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 6 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device. Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also support this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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 earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.