Raycon Fitness Earbuds
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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 is the level of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as 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, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Raycon Fitness Earbuds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 4mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Raycon Fitness Earbuds make sound with a juicier bass than the Marshall Minor III The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component produces 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 implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Marshall Minor III The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours allows 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 takes 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The 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 use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance connecting 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Marshall Minor III support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Marshall Minor III too 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Marshall Minor III also have a control panel on them.
The 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 that has followed instruction manuals. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Marshall Minor III also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.
Marshall Minor III also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.