IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are heavier than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference of 2.04g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 4mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 9 hours
It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.2 hours
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPhone.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
