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Apple AirPods 3 vs Marshall Minor III

What AirPods 3 does better (3) and where Minor III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021AirPods 3
5.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
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Marshall Minor III
Marshall · 2021Minor III
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $95
4.9Noise control & calls3.0
3.5Battery2.7
4.9Build & features6.3

Why is AirPods 3 better than Minor III?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Minor III: No
  2. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  3. Total with charging case30 h vs 25 h+20%

Why is Minor III better than AirPods 3?

  1. Bluetooth version5 vs 5.2+4%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 4 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 3Apple AirPods 3≈ $1205.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case30 h25 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.2
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
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