Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

Marshall Minor III IPX4

Ingress protection 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 say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 WF 1000XM4 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

Weight

Sony WF 1000XM4 7.1g

Marshall Minor III 8g

Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g are lighter than the Marshall Minor III with a difference -0.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 6mm , 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Sony WF 1000XM4 40,000Hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III

Sound Pressure Level

Sony WF 1000XM4 105dB/mW

Marshall Minor III ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sony WF 1000XM4's measurement is 105dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sony WF 1000XM4 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 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 WF 1000XM4'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 playing 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case has a 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 WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Marshall Minor III by 9 hours

Charge Time

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

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 WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Wireless Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

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 WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony WF 1000XM4 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF 1000XM4 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Hd

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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).

Sony WF 1000XM4 support APTX HD too.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

Marshall Minor III 2only

Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sony WF 1000XM4 support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony WF 1000XM4 2only

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sony WF 1000XM4	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	7.1g	8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	6mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	40,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	105dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Sony Wf 1000Xm4 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included