IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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. Compared to the Marshall Minor III, Powerbeats Pro 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
The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Powerbeats Pro, at 20.3g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 12.3g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Powerbeats Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Powerbeats Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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 Powerbeats Pro and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making both Powerbeats Pro, and Marshall Minor III similar in how loud their sound gets
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, this means that
Powerbeats Pro can produce a juicier bass than the Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Powerbeats Pro's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 hours
. Every 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Powerbeats Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Powerbeats Pro takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.8 hours
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case.
Powerbeats Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Powerbeats Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Powerbeats Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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).
The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones. Powerbeats Pro microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Powerbeats Pro too have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Powerbeats Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
