Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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 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, 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,
Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
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 linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, what this means is that Marshall Minor III's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
JBL Live Free 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 1mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Free 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 Live Free 2's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Marshall Minor III's case has a charge of 25 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 takes 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.
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. 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 earbuds and charging case. JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with 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 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 to connect 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 result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
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 the earbuds. JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The JBL Live Free 2 too have this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' 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 features are supported on the device. JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.
The Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Live Free 2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
