Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Jbl Tour Pro 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Marshall Minor III IPX4

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. 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 (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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.

Weight

Marshall Minor III 8g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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 Tour Pro 2 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 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 sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Marshall Minor III 12mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

JBL Tour Pro 2 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20Hz

The 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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Marshall Minor III 5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

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 Tour Pro 2's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Marshall Minor III 25hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

JBL Tour Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours

Charge Time

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

It takes 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.

Has Wireless Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Marshall Minor III v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

The 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 Tour Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Marshall Minor III 10meters

JBL Tour Pro 2 10meters

Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Marshall Minor III 2only

JBL Tour Pro 2 6only

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the JBL Tour Pro 2 microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the JBL Tour Pro 2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Marshall Minor III	JBL Tour Pro 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	✗
	weight	8g	✗
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	10mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	5hours	10hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Jbl Tour Pro 2 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included