IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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. In comparison 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,
JBL Reflect Aero has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
JBL Reflect Aero, at 13g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III by of 5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.
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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both JBL Reflect Aero and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices make sound with equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
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 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 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case has a charge of 25 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
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 earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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 Reflect Aero 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 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 microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. This kind is 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 have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero too have the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero too have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. JBL Reflect Aero too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
