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final ZE8000 vs Marshall Minor III

What ZE8000 does better (1) and where Minor III wins (1) — every spec side by side.

final ZE8000
final · 2022ZE8000
5.3Score
1 advantage≈ $95
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Marshall Minor III
Marshall · 2021Minor III
4.1Score
1 advantage≈ $95
7.2Noise control & calls3.0
2.9Battery2.7

Why is ZE8000 better than Minor III?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Minor III: No

Why is Minor III better than ZE8000?

  1. Driver size10 mm vs 12 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

final ZE8000final ZE8000≈ $955.3
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case—25 h
Charging time1.5 h—
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYes—
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