Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
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. 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
The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III by of 2.8g
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 cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, 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, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
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 makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means 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 an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF C500's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies 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 commonly 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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
It requires 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 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
Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Marshall Minor III support 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 electronics.
Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony WF C500 also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Marshall Minor III, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sony WF C500 also have a control panel on them. Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sony WF C500 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
