Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection 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

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference of 2.04g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation 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 outcompete background sounds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the device.

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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

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

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.6g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	7mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	21,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	107dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	30hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	✗	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included