A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Live Pro 2 IPX5

Marshall Minor III IPX4

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

Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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 Pro 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 Pro 2 has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III

Weight

JBL Live Pro 2 9.6g

Marshall Minor III 8g

Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

The JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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 Pro 2 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Live Pro 2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Live Pro 2 11mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 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 earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which means 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 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 produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

JBL Live Pro 2 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Live Pro 2 93dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Live Pro 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 Live Pro 2 10hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

The Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Live Pro 2 30hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a full 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 Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours

Charge Time

JBL Live Pro 2 2hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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

Battery Power

JBL Live Pro 2 65mAh

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Live Pro 2's battery power is 65mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Number Of Microphones

JBL Live Pro 2 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The JBL Live Pro 2 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Live Pro 2 -38dBV/Pa

JBL Live Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

JBL Live Pro 2 too have a travel bag 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

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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