Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Oneplus Buds Z2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

OnePlus Buds Z2 IP55

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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, Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than OnePlus Buds Z2

Weight

OnePlus Buds Z2 9g

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 transport.

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 cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

OnePlus Buds Z2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

OnePlus Buds Z2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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, 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 utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The OnePlus Buds Z2 sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

OnePlus Buds Z2 11mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

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 makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

OnePlus Buds Z2 20,000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

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

OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

OnePlus Buds Z2 7hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

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 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 device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

OnePlus Buds Z2 31hours

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 many times before recharging 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 takes 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 for the first time.

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

Has Wireless Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

OnePlus Buds Z2 v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

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.

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 that is 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

The OnePlus Buds Z2 microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device 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 made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' 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 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 improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The OnePlus Buds Z2 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

OnePlus Buds Z2 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

OnePlus Buds Z2 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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