Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as 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 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 Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 5.2mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce 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 alters the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS'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 measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 9 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 when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, 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 Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 Reflect Aero TWS 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.
While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
