Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 11mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 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 |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | -26dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank 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 means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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 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 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 4.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 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 device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can make sound with equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
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 requires fewer chargings.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 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 when they have been unused for extended periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours
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 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
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 status of your device and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro will work fine 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.
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.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.
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 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.