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 a casing, 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Marshall Minor III, at 8g
weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds by -133.75g
True wireless devices 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 an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Marshall Minor III also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have sweat resistance
Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Marshall Minor III also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate 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 device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Marshall Minor III's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds can produce 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 an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Marshall Minor III's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Raycon Fitness Earbuds generate 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 commonly 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 manufacturer, and the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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
The Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Marshall Minor III too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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
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).
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones.
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 earbuds to filter out noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them
Marshall Minor III support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Marshall Minor III support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Marshall Minor III too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can 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 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 following instruction manuals.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Marshall Minor III also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Marshall Minor III also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.