A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

Marshall Minor III IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

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 the second number 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, Technics EAH AZ60 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

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Marshall Minor III 8g

The Marshall Minor III have a weight of 8g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Technics EAH AZ60, at 14g weigh more than the Marshall Minor III with a difference of 6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Marshall Minor III are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Technics EAH AZ60 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have sweat resistance

Technics EAH AZ60's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Technics EAH AZ60 and Marshall Minor III have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

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 the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device.

Technics EAH AZ60 driver unit is 8mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Marshall Minor III by 4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Marshall Minor III 20Hz

The Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Marshall Minor III 20000Hz

The Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, 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.

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Battery Life

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

The Marshall Minor III's battery life is 5 hours, 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.

Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is more than that of Marshall Minor III by 2.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and the Marshall Minor III's case is said to have a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Technics EAH AZ60's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Charge Time

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It takes 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.

Technics EAH AZ60 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Technics EAH AZ60 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

The Marshall Minor III have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Technics EAH AZ60 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

The Marshall Minor III have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Technics EAH AZ60 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Marshall Minor III

Has Aac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 support AAC, a codec 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 Technics EAH AZ60 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 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.

Has Aptx Hd

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Marshall Minor III have 2 microphones.

Technics EAH AZ60 microphones are 8, more than that of Marshall Minor III by 6 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Technics EAH AZ60 too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

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

The Technics EAH AZ60 too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Marshall Minor III come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Technics EAH AZ60 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Marshall Minor III	Technics EAH AZ60
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	8g	14g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✗	✓
	driver unit size	12mm	8mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	✗
	highest frequency	20000Hz	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	7.5hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	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 aac	✗	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	8only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✗	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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