Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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 of liquids 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, Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than JBL Live Free 2

Weight

JBL Live Free 2 9.8g

Marshall Minor III 8g

Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

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

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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.

The JBL Live Free 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Free 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Free 2 11mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

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 alters the signal while at it.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20,000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Live Free 2's measurement is 102dB/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 Live Free 2 7hours

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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 . 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 Live Free 2 28hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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 many 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

Charge Time

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It takes 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 unused for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device 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, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Live Free 2 v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Live Free 2 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

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

Has Aptx Hd

JBL Live Free 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 Live Free 2 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

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 background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Live Free 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Free 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The JBL Live Free 2 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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The 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 also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III, so you can 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing 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 offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Live Free 2	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.8g	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	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	102dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	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	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Summary

Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Jbl Live Free 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included