Beoplay Ex Vs. Sennheiser Momentum 3 Review

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IP57, the Beoplay EX's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Beoplay EX, Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum 3 The Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g are lighter than the Beoplay EX by -1.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beoplay EX are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Beoplay EX have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beoplay EX's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser Momentum 3 and Beoplay EX have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Beoplay EX have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Beoplay EX and Sennheiser Momentum 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Beoplay EX stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beoplay EX by 2.2mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum 3 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beoplay EX Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum 3 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX Beoplay EX's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is less than that of Beoplay EX by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 Beoplay EX's case has a full charge of 20 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Beoplay EX by 1 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beoplay EX's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Beoplay EX The Beoplay EX, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

The Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

The Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Beoplay EX . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Beoplay EX Beoplay EX 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.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beoplay EX will work fine with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sennheiser Momentum 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. The Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). Sennheiser Momentum 3 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.

The Beoplay EX have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Beoplay EX . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Beoplay EX support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support fast charging.

It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Beoplay EX support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beoplay EX have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have the mute function.

The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Beoplay EX, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a control panel on them.

Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3 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. The Beoplay EX have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.