Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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. Compared to the Marshall Minor III, Sony WF C500 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
The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 2.8g
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 a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds. Sony WF C500 driver unit is 5.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 6.2mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal treble
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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sony WF C500's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, 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 WF C500's charging case has a battery life of 10 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 15 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
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 device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Marshall Minor III support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF C500 too have 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony WF C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony WF C500 have a maximum range of 9meters,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 1meters
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).
The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.
Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
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 a device.
Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF C500 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them. The Marshall Minor III support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
