A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Nuraphone NuraTrue IPX4

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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.

In comparison to the Marshall Minor III, Nuraphone NuraTrue have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Nuraphone NuraTrue 14.8g

Marshall Minor III 8g

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

The Nuraphone NuraTrue, at 14.8g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 6.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Nuraphone NuraTrue also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

Nuraphone NuraTrue's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Nuraphone NuraTrue and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Nuraphone NuraTrue have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The 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 determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Nuraphone NuraTrue 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Nuraphone NuraTrue 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Nuraphone NuraTrue 108dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Nuraphone NuraTrue's measurement is 108dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Nuraphone NuraTrue 6hours

Marshall Minor III 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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

Nuraphone NuraTrue 18hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Nuraphone NuraTrue's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 7 hours

Charge Time

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Nuraphone NuraTrue takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Nuraphone NuraTrue v5

Marshall Minor III v5.2

The 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.

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Nuraphone NuraTrue 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Nuraphone NuraTrue 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 Nuraphone NuraTrue will work well with your MacBook. 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

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Nuraphone NuraTrue 2only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the Nuraphone NuraTrue microphones are 2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Nuraphone NuraTrue support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Supports Fast Charging

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Also the Nuraphone NuraTrue too 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 can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Nuraphone NuraTrue also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Nuraphone NuraTrue also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Nuraphone NuraTrue ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Nuraphone NuraTrue also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Nuraphone NuraTrue	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14.8g	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	10mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	108dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	6hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	25hours
	charge time	2hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	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 Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

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

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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