A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Endurance Peak 2 IPX7

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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, JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III

Weight

JBL Endurance Peak 2 26g

Marshall Minor III 8g

The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2, at 26g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 18g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must 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 an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

JBL Endurance Peak 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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 JBL Endurance Peak 2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 2mm , many people have a misconception 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.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Endurance Peak 2 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Endurance Peak 2 93dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Endurance Peak 2's measurement is 93dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

JBL Endurance Peak 2 6hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

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 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.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Endurance Peak 2 24hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, 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 multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Endurance Peak 2's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours

Charge Time

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

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.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

JBL Endurance Peak 2 60mAh

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Endurance Peak 2 v5

Marshall Minor III v5.2

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Endurance Peak 2 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Endurance Peak 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Endurance Peak 2 2only

Marshall Minor III 2only

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Endurance Peak 2 -38dBV/Pa

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Endurance Peak 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Endurance Peak 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

JBL Endurance Peak 2 1Years

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The JBL Endurance Peak 2 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Endurance Peak 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

JBL Endurance Peak 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Endurance Peak 2	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	26g	8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	10mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	93dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	25hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	battery power	60mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✗	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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