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Marshall Minor III vs Philips TAT8506

What Minor III does better (0) and where TAT8506 wins (6) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Minor III
Marshall · 2021Minor III
4.1Score
0 advantages≈ $95
vs
Philips TAT8506
Philips · 2022TAT8506
8.0Score
6 advantages≈ $95
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls9.3
2.7Battery5.8

Why is Minor III better than TAT8506?

Minor III has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is TAT8506 better than Minor III?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Minor III: Yes
  2. Battery life5 h vs 8 h+60%
  3. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 7 Hz2.9×
  4. Total with charging case25 h vs 32 h+28%
  5. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  6. Driver size12 mm vs 13 mm+8%
Specifications

Side by side

Philips TAT8506Philips TAT8506≈ $958.0
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm13 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz7 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity—104 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h8 h
Total with charging case25 h32 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g—
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYes—
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