Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first number 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, what this means is that Marshall Minor III's 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 TWS and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 5.2mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, 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 device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices make sound with equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices generate 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 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 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 unused for long 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 device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. The 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 device and charging case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. 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 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 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 thirty minutes.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
