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 level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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 of liquids 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

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, at 12.6g are heavier than the Marshall Minor III by of 4.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

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

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus'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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that both devices 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, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

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 listening 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 22hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 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 for the first time.

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, represents 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 simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for 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 alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its 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, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support 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

The 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

The 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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

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

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 result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 .

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

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 fully charge a device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 is 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 option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

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 functions are supported on the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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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