A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ipX4

Marshall Minor III ipX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number 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.

In comparison to the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

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 easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Marshall Minor III also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Marshall Minor III's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 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 Marshall Minor III and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 10mm

Marshall Minor III 12mm

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.

Marshall Minor III driver unit is 12mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 20hz

Marshall Minor III 20hz

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 both devices produce equal bass

Highest Frequency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 20,000hz

Marshall Minor III 20,000hz

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes 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 both devices produce equal treble

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Battery Life

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 6.5hours

Marshall Minor III 5hours

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Marshall Minor III's battery life is less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 1.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 26hours

Marshall Minor III 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 26 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 1 hours

Charge Time

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 1.5hours

Marshall Minor III 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Marshall Minor III takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Has Wireless Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 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.

Marshall Minor III too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Marshall Minor III too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) v5.2

Marshall Minor III v5.2

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 10meters

Marshall Minor III 10meters

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Marshall Minor III have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Has Aac

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Hd

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

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).

Audio Latency

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 60ms

Marshall Minor III ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 4only

Marshall Minor III 2only

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have 4 microphones.

While the Marshall Minor III microphones are 2, less than that of Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✗

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has In/On-Ear Detection

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✗

Marshall Minor III ✓

Marshall Minor III have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Marshall Minor III too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Marshall Minor III too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

With the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen), 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.

Warranty Period

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) 2years

Marshall Minor III ✗

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) have a warranty period of 2 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Marshall Minor III too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) ✓

Marshall Minor III ✓

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Marshall Minor III too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Earbuds (2nd Gen)	Marshall Minor III
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	ipX4	ipX4
	weight	✗	8g
	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	10mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	20hz	20hz
	highest frequency	20,000hz	20,000hz
POWER	battery life	6.5hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	26hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	1.5hours
	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 aptx hd	✗	✓
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	2only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature 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 Aptx Hd

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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