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Fairphone Fairbuds vs Marshall Minor IV

What Fairbuds does better (1) and where Minor IV wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Fairphone Fairbuds
Fairphone · 2024Fairbuds
1 advantage≈ $110
vs
Marshall Minor IV
Marshall · 2024Minor IV
4.7Score
2 advantages≈ $100
Higher score
9.3Noise control & calls3.0

Why is Fairbuds better than Minor IV?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Minor IV: No

Why is Minor IV better than Fairbuds?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 1 h2×
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 12 mm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size11 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life—7 h
Total with charging case—30 h
Battery capacity45 mAh—
Charging time2 h1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.3
Bluetooth codecs—LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—7.4 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Wear detection (auto pause)—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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