Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 11g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | 10mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 25dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 18hours | 25hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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 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 2 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 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Marshall Minor III
The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are heavier than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 3g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, what this means is that Marshall Minor III's 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 2 Pro also 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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 tells how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 7 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer 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 2 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). Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too 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.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.