A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Marshall Minor III IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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.

In comparison to the Marshall Minor III, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a rating of IP55 meaning that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety and that of liquids is that, OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

Marshall Minor III 8g

Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

OnePlus Buds Z2, at 9g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes 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 hence "diluting" the noise.

OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

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 corellates with the loudness of the device.

OnePlus Buds Z2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 1mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

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

OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices generate equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

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.

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

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

OnePlus Buds Z2's charging case has a battery life of 31 hours, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 6 hours

Charge Time

OnePlus Buds Z2 1.5hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

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.

OnePlus Buds Z2 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Battery Power

OnePlus Buds Z2 40mAh

Marshall Minor III ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

OnePlus Buds Z2 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work fine with your iPhone. 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

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

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 OnePlus Buds Z2 too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	OnePlus Buds Z2	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP55	IPX4
	weight	9g	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	11mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	31hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	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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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

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 Aac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

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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