Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Marshall Minor III
See price on AmazonOverall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Raycon Fitness Earbuds | Marshall Minor III |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 141.75g | 8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✓ | ✗ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✗ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 8mm | 12mm | |
lowest frequency | 10Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 40,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
POWER | battery life | 12hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 44hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aptx hd | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 4only | 2only |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Marshall Minor III have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Marshall Minor III has a lower liquid rating than Raycon Fitness Earbuds
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Marshall Minor III, at 8g are lighter than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -133.75g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds . Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Marshall Minor III and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a juicier bass than the Marshall Minor III Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer 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.
Marshall Minor III's battery life is less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 7 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case is said to have a full charge of 44 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Marshall Minor III's charging case has a battery life of 25 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 19 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Marshall Minor III too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Marshall Minor III has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Marshall Minor III also support this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Marshall Minor III also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Marshall Minor III too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.