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 is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring 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.

Weight

Marshall Minor III 8g

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

JBL Tour Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

JBL Tour Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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 independent 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

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Marshall Minor III 12mm

JBL Tour Pro 2 10mm

Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.

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 , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 an 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 implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

JBL Tour Pro 2 20,000Hz

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

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

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Battery Life

Marshall Minor III 5hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 10hours

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 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 device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Marshall Minor III 25hours

JBL Tour Pro 2 30hours

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 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 requires 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 when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

Marshall Minor III support 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 laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Marshall Minor III v5.2

JBL Tour Pro 2 v5.3

Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 connecting 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Tour Pro 2 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , 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

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

JBL Tour Pro 2 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.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✗

Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Marshall Minor III ✗

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, 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 ✓

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

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Marshall Minor III ✓

JBL Tour Pro 2 ✓

The Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

JBL Tour Pro 2 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds 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 their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, 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 travel bag 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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