Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second 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. 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 transport.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh more 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, 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 inidcates how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
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 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 generate 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 commonly 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
. 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and 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 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 recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. 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 device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your device and case.
Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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 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 device to filter out noise. The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Sony LinkBuds S too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support 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 you can 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 Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if 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. Sony LinkBuds S too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
