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Marshall Minor III vs Sony Linkbuds

What Minor III does better (2) and where Linkbuds wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Minor III
Marshall · 2021Minor III
4.1Score
2 advantages≈ $95
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Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
0 advantages≈ $110
3.0Noise control & calls3.0
2.7Battery2.1
6.3Build & features6.2

Why is Minor III better than Linkbuds?

  1. Total with charging case25 h vs 18 h+43%
  2. Earbud weight (each)4 g vs 4.1 g+2%

Why is Linkbuds better than Minor III?

Linkbuds has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size12 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life5 h5 h
Total with charging case25 h18 h
Charging time—3 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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