Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP57 | IPX4 |
weight | 12g | 10.6g | |
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 | 9.2mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 21,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 3Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP57, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's rating is read as, the first value of 5 denotes 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 of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
In comparison to the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a weight of 12g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
weigh less than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX with a difference -1.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key 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 2 earbuds .
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 2.2mm
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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.
The Bang & Olufsen 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
less than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX by 1 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX'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,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, 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, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX will work fine with your iPhone. 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.
Bang & Olufsen 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 True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have 6 microphones.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a control panel on them.
The Bang & Olufsen 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 following instruction manuals.
The Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.