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 means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 of liquids 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
Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony WF C500, at 10.8g
weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 2.8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Sony WF C500 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
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 have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces 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 make sound with equal bass
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces 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 can generate 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 have to charge the device less often. Sony WF C500's battery life is
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 highly adivsable to fully charge 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
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just put 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 indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Sony WF C500 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. 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 laptops, phones, and tablets. Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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.
The 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.
While the Sony WF C500 microphones are 2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. The Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. 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 fully charge the earbuds. Also the Sony WF C500 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF C500 also support the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony WF C500 too have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF C500 too support voice prompts .i.e 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 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
