Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus IPX2

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust 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 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.

In comparison 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting 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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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 ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✗

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 20,000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 11hours

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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely 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

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The 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 earbuds and charging case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

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 transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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 connecting 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. Because 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 well with your iPhone. 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

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 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 while wearing the earbuds

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 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 saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus too support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

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's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

With the Marshall Minor III, so you can easily 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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

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

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus also have a travel bag 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	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
POWER	battery life	11hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	22hours	25hours
	charge time	1hours	1.5hours
	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	✗	✓
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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