In the Apple catalog it is possible to find several models of totally wireless Bluetooth headphones (not counting those from the Beats by Dr. Dre brand, which also belongs to Apple). The 3rd generation AirPods are the most balanced, with a relatively tight quality-price ratio for the figures managed by the company.
However, they lack a function that is becoming increasingly important: active noise cancellation. And since there are much cheaper Bluetooth headphones that do have it, they are no longer the first option for many users.
If you were to compare them to other Bluetooth headphones that lack active noise cancellation, the Marshall Minor III They could be an option, although their RRP is noticeably lower than the bitten apple proposal. So if you were thinking about purchasing wireless headphones, and ANC is not essential, you may be interested in the Minor III, and we are going to put them face to face to find out their characteristics, differences and prices.
Features Apple AirPods 3 and Marshall Minor III
Specifications
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apple airpods (3rd generation)
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marshall minor iii
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dimensions and weight
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3.08 x 1.83 x 1.93 cm and weight of 4.28 grams
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4 grams
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SOUND TECHNOLOGY
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SENSORS
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Skin sensor, accelerometer with motion detection, accelerometer with voice detection and pressure sensor
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Touch sensor for control
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MICROPHONES
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Two microphones with beamforming technology and inward-facing microphone
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Yeah
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CONNECTIVITY
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Bluetooth 5.0 and H1 chip
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Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC + aptX codecs)
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CONTROLS
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Battery
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endurance
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Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)
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Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)
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price |
From 199 euros |
129 euros |
- sound technology– AirPods 3rd generation have adaptive EQ, Apple’s custom high-excursion transducer, custom high dynamic range amplifier, and Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. The Marshall Minor III have 12mm dynamic drivers and a frequency response of 20 to 20,000 Hz.
- Sensors: Marshall’s proposal incorporates a touch sensor to control content and calls. The Apple one offers a skin sensor, accelerometers with motion and voice detection, as well as a pressure sensor.
- Microphones– Both headphones have microphones. The AirPods are two with beamforming technology.
- Connectivity: The Marshall Minor III connects to devices via Bluetooth 5.2 and the Apple ones have Bluetooth 5.0, with an H1 chip.
- Controls– Touch controls on both earbuds for music and calls.
- Battery: AirPods 3 have autonomy of around six hours per charge and up to 30 hours with the charging case, but if Spatial Audio is activated the battery is reduced. The Marshall Minor III offers five hours per charge and up to 25 hours with the case, in addition to wireless charging.
- Endurance: IPX4 protection in both cases.
- Price: from 199 euros for the AirPods and 129 euros for the Marshalls.
AirPods 3rd generation VS Marshall Minor III, which Bluetooth headphones to buy?
The 3rd generation AirPods are one of Apple’s best wireless Bluetooth headphones. At least, they are the most balanced. But are not since they have a fairly high price, they lack active noise cancellation and their compatibility is limited to Apple devices.
The Marshall Minor III also do not have ANC and their autonomy is slightly less than that of Apple headphones, but they attract attention for their design and sound. Let’s discuss some details in more depth. that can make the difference between choosing one or the other.
sound technology
As has already been mentioned several times, both models of Bluetooth headphones lack active noise cancellationwhich is a function as interesting as it is useful for users looking for greater concentration or disconnection in saturated or noisy environments.
However, it must be taken into account that the 3rd generation AirPods have Spatial audio with dynamic head trackingwhich is a function that puts the user in the center of the content being listened to, whether movies, series or even music, and that surrounds and follows them as they move their head.
The Marshall Minor III does not have functions of this type, but they are compatible with the aptX codec, which is a technology that allows you to improve audio quality significantly and enjoy higher quality wireless sound.
Compatibility
It’s no surprise that Apple devices are a bit complicated when it comes to compatibility. Between them they work perfectly, but when used with those from other companies, problems appear. And although the incompatibility is not complete as in the Apple Watch and Android smartphones, AirPods functions diminish when used with, for example, a Galaxy device.
This is something that does not happen with the Marshall Minor III since they are not designed to work with specific devices. They work with both Android or Apple phones and tablets, as well as Windows or Mac computers.
The price
It must also be kept in mind that there is a price difference between Bluetooth headphones. The 3rd generation AirPods start at 199 euros for those with the Lightning charging case, and a little more if you want them to have the MagSafe charging case compatible with Qi bases.
The Marshall Minor III are not the cheapest wireless Bluetooth headphones on the market either, but they are cheaper than Apple’s, and if the budget is tighteror you have devices from different brands and compatibility is an essential requirement, they are more suitable.
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