JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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Marshall Minor III
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Category | Features | JBL Reflect Aero TWS | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP68 | IPX4 |
weight | 13g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 6.8mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 99dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 16hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second 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.
Compared 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 5g
True wireless devices 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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 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 device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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 barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Marshall Minor III's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
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 device, you simply place down on a compatible 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 state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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 TWS 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 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be 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 device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.