Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to 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 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, JBL Live Free 2 have a rating of IPX5 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Live Free 2 has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III
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.
JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 1.8g
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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Live Free 2 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device. JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 1mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply 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 component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Live Free 2's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
JBL Live Free 2's charging case has a battery life of 28 hours,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible 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 show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Live Free 2 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Live Free 2 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 connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Live Free 2 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 JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 a device.
JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.
The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The JBL Live Free 2 also have a control panel on them. The Marshall Minor III have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Live Free 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
