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LG TONE Free DFP9E vs Marshall Minor III

What TONE Free DFP9E does better (2) and where Minor III wins (2) — every spec side by side.

LG TONE Free DFP9E
LG · 2022TONE Free DFP9E
8.6Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Marshall Minor III
Marshall · 2021Minor III
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $95
9.3Noise control & calls3.0
6.6Battery2.7

Why is TONE Free DFP9E better than Minor III?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · Minor III: No
  2. Battery life10 h vs 5 h2×

Why is Minor III better than TONE Free DFP9E?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 25 h+4%
  2. Driver size8 mm vs 12 mm+50%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size8 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—20,000 Hz
Impedance—32 Ω
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h5 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case24 h25 h
Battery capacity68 mAh—
Charging time1 h—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No—
aptXYes—
LDACNo—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Siri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
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