Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say 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.

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

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Marshall Minor III 8g

The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g are heavier than the Marshall Minor III by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device 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 implies that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

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 2 Pro's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 3 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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 multiple times before having to recharge 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

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable 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 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

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 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, newer than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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 2 Pro 6only

Marshall Minor III 2only

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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 2 Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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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
MICROPHONE	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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