Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III by of 1.6g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device. 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
, many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III
The 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 requires fewer chargings. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge 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 charge fully 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
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. The 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 earbuds and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. 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. 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 to connect 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 result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. 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. Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is 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 Sony LinkBuds S too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them. The Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
