A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Marshall Minor III IPX4

JLab Go Air IP44

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

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, JLab Go Air have a rating of IP44 meaning that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Marshall Minor III 8g

JLab Go Air 10g

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

The JLab Go Air, at 10g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

JLab Go Air also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

JLab Go Air's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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 JLab Go Air also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

JLab Go Air stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Marshall Minor III 12mm

JLab Go Air 8mm

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

JLab Go Air driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 4mm , 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

JLab Go Air 20Hz

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

JLab Go Air 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air 103dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air ✓

The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Marshall Minor III 5hours

JLab Go Air 5hours

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.

JLab Go Air's battery life is equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . Each 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Marshall Minor III 25hours

JLab Go Air 15hours

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

JLab Go Air's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 10 hours

Charge Time

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

JLab Go Air 1.5hours

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.

JLab Go Air takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Battery Power

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air 43mAh

JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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.

JLab Go Air too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Marshall Minor III v5.2

JLab Go Air v5

The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

JLab Go Air has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Marshall Minor III 10meters

JLab Go Air 10meters

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

JLab Go Air have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aptx Hd

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

JLab Go Air 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the JLab Go Air microphones are 2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Mic Sensitivity

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air -38dBV/Pa

JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

JLab Go Air also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Marshall Minor III ✗

JLab Go Air 2Years

The JLab Go Air have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✓

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

The JLab Go Air also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Marshall Minor III ✓

JLab Go Air ✗

The Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

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Category	Features	Marshall Minor III	JLab Go Air
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP44
	weight	8g	10g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	103dB/mW
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	15hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	battery power	✗	43mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
MICROPHONE	mic sensitivity	✗	-38dBV/Pa
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✗
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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