IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means 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 the second value of 4 means 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, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
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 move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 1.6g
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 cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
Both Sony LinkBuds S and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
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 basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 7mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate 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 an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III
Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
. Each 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. This is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 11 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 for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours
Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. 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. Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S 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.
The Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Sony LinkBuds S too 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. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging.
It's very 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 30 minutes. The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's 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 earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
