Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that 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. 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 prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 2.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance
Sony WF C500's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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
The Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device. 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
, many people have a misconception 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.
The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF C500's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes 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 generate equal treble
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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This 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 several 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony WF C500 takes 2.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 1 hours
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Marshall Minor III have 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 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. 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).
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 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 .
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully 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. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sony WF C500 too support this function. It means that you can 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 features are supported on the earbuds.
Sony WF C500 also 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 an issue with the connection.
The Sony WF C500 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Sony WF C500 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
