Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, 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, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier 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 connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. JBL Reflect Aero also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
JBL Reflect Aero's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, what this means is that Marshall Minor III's 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
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 makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. JBL Reflect Aero 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
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. JBL Reflect Aero's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Reflect Aero's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices can 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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 put down on a supported charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
JBL Reflect Aero too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. 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 support 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 allows 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.
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).
Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.
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 earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
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.
The JBL Reflect Aero support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling 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 too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. JBL Reflect Aero also have a control panel on them. The Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. JBL Reflect Aero also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Marshall Minor III come with their own special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. JBL Reflect Aero too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
