Marshall Minor Iii Vs. Sony Wf C500 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Marshall Minor III IPX4

Sony WF C500 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say 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 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 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

Weight

Marshall Minor III 8g

Sony WF C500 10.8g

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

The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 2.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat

Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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.

The Sony WF C500 also have stereo speakers

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Has Passive Noise Reduction

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Marshall Minor III 12mm

Sony WF C500 5.8mm

The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound produced 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

Sony WF C500 20Hz

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

Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Marshall Minor III 20,000Hz

Sony WF C500 20,000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices can generate equal treble

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Battery Life

Marshall Minor III 5hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

The 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 have to charge the device less often.

Sony WF C500's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Marshall Minor III 25hours

Sony WF C500 10hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Marshall Minor III's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging 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

Charge Time

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

Sony WF C500 2.5hours

It requires 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 long periods.

Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Marshall Minor III use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony WF C500 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Marshall Minor III v5.2

Sony WF C500 v5

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 C500 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Marshall Minor III 10meters

Sony WF C500 9meters

The 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

Has Aac

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF C500 ✓

Sony WF C500 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony WF C500 will work well with your MacBook. 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 Aptx Hd

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Marshall Minor III 2only

Sony WF C500 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✗

The Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Supports Fast Charging

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Sony WF C500 support fast charging. This kind is 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 just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The 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 have this function. It 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

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

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

Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Marshall Minor III ✗

Sony WF C500 1Years

The Sony WF C500 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Marshall Minor III ✓

Sony WF C500 ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Sony WF C500 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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