Apple AirPods 5 vs Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds
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| Feature |  Apple AirPods 5 |  Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 18,500.00 | KSh 17,500.00 |
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 earbuds and charging case | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Weight | 4.3 g per earbud | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case |
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General
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Marshall |
| Model | AirPods 5 | Minor IV |
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Type | True Wireless In-Ear Earbuds | Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds |
| Color | White | Black, Cream |
Design
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 g per earbud | 7.39g per earbud; 39.41g case |
| Dimensions | 30.2 x 18.3 x 18.1 mm per earbud | — |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours per charge with ANC enabled | Up to 7 hours; 30+ hours total with charging case |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour | 15 minutes provides 3 hours |
| Charging Port | USB-C (charging case) | USB-C (case) |
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes (case) |
| Charging Time | — | 1.1 hours earbuds; 2 hours case |
Connectivity
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 LE |
| Connector | N/A - wireless audio connection | — |
| Cable Length | N/A - no audio cable | — |
| App Support | Built into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| Bluetooth Range | — | 10m |
| Multipoint Connection | — | Yes |
Features
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Assistant | Siri | No dedicated voice command |
| Sensors | Optical in-ear sensor; motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers; force sensor | Touch sensors |
| Special Features | Live Translation; Conversation Awareness; Siri Interactions | Bluetooth LE Audio-ready; battery preservation |
Audio
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Custom high-excursion Apple driver | 12mm dynamic drivers |
| Active Noise Cancellation | Yes | No |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Transparency and Adaptive Audio | N/A - open-fit design |
| Spatial Audio | Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | No |
| Microphones | Dual beam-forming microphones and inward-facing microphone | Built-in microphones |
| Audio Features | H2 chip; Adaptive EQ; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording | Marshall signature sound; customizable EQ |
| Frequency Response | — | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 ohms |
| Audio Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, LC3 |
Charging Case
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Case Type | Charging Case (USB-C) | Charging case |
| Case Battery Life | Up to 20 hours total with ANC enabled | Included in total battery figures above |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
| Case Dimensions | 46.2 x 50.1 x 21.2 mm | — |
| Case Weight | 32.3 g | 39.41g |
| Case Features | USB-C charging and status indicator | Protective charging case |
Design & Controls
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Force sensor for playback, calls and listening modes; Siri voice control | Touch controls |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP57 earbuds and charging case | IPX4 (earbuds) |
| Ear Tips / Ear Cushions | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-fit design |
What's in the Box
| Specification | Apple AirPods 5 | Marshall Minor IV True Wireless Earbuds |
|---|---|---|
| Headphones / Earbuds | AirPods 5 | Minor IV earbuds |
| Charging Case | Charging Case (USB-C) | Charging case |
| Charging Cable | N/A - USB-C cable sold separately | USB-C charging cable |
| Audio Cable | N/A - true wireless design | N/A - true wireless design |
| Ear Tips / Accessories | N/A - open-fit design | N/A - open-fit design |
| Documentation | Documentation | Quick start guide and safety documentation |