A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Marshall Minor III IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as 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 number 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a rating of IPX2 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Marshall Minor III has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 12.6g

Marshall Minor III 8g

The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 4.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Marshall Minor III 12mm

Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

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 alters the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 6 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 22 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1hours

Marshall Minor III 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 85mAh

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery capacity is 85mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus v5

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

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).

Audio Latency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 134ms

Marshall Minor III ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 1Years

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX2	IPX4
	weight	12.6g	8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	✗	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	20000Hz
POWER	battery life	11hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	25hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	battery power	85mAh	✗
	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	✗	✓
	audio latency	134ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	2only
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	✗
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

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

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

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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