Overall Score 5.7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 8.12g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | driver unit size | 14.2mm | 12mm |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40000Hz | 20000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 15hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 30mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has ldac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 60ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. 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 protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Marshall Minor III's rating is read as, the first value 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, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS, at 8.12g
are heavier than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 0.12g
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 a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III are resistant to sweat
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers
The Marshall Minor III have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS driver unit is 14.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 2.2mm
, as many tend to believe 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply 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 device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices can produce equal bass
The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this means that
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III
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 have to charge the device less often.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery life is
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 vendor, and Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's charging case has a battery life of 15 hours,
less than that of Marshall Minor III by 10 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Marshall Minor III's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS's battery capacity is 30mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
The Marshall Minor III have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and charging case.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The 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.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Marshall Minor III
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
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).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.
While the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS microphones are 4,
more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS have a find earbuds feature.
The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too 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.
Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS 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.
With the Marshall Minor III, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS also have a control panel on them.
Marshall Minor III support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Marshall Minor III come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Soundpeats Air 3 Deluxe HS too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.