A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Free 2 IPX5

Marshall Minor III IPX4

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 of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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, 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

JBL Live Free 2, at 9.8g are heavier than the Marshall Minor III by of 1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Live Free 2 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

JBL Live Free 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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.

Both JBL Live Free 2 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.

JBL Live Free 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Free 2 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio 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, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.

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 , as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver 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 inidcates how well a particular audio component produces 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 means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Free 2 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Free 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Free 2 102dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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

Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, 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 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 playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Free 2 28hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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

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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

JBL Live Free 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Live Free 2 too use 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

Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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

The 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

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

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

JBL Live Free 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Free 2 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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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 noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Live Free 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the JBL Live Free 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Live Free 2 2only

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Free 2 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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 too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The JBL Live Free 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Live Free 2 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Live Free 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

JBL Live Free 2 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

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

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