IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 Reflect Aero have a rating of IP68 meaning that
they are completely dust proof
and that of liquids is that,
Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JBL Reflect Aero, 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 case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero'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, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Reflect Aero also 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. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero 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
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero'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 tells how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This 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 more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero'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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. JBL Reflect Aero 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 device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. 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 status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. JBL Reflect Aero has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. JBL Reflect Aero 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 Reflect Aero 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. The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills 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 support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero also have this function. It means that you can 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. The JBL Reflect Aero also have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. The Marshall Minor III come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
