Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 11.2g | 140g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | ✗ | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | ✗ | 21000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 21hours | |
charge time | ✗ | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | ✗ | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
In comparison to the Beats Fit Pro, 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
Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 140g
weigh more than the Beats Fit Pro by of 128.8g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Beats Fit Pro 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Fit Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Fit Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The Beats Fit Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Beats Fit Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Beats Fit Pro have a unit size of 9.5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced 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 Beats Fit Pro by 2.5mm
, 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 produce better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates 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 highest frequency is at 21000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
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.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is 7 hours, 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
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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 the Beats Fit Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Beats Fit Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Beats Fit Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, 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 True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Beats Fit Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Beats Fit Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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).
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have 6 microphones.
Beats Fit Pro have 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 microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. This kind is 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 just thirty minutes.
The Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Fit Pro, 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 Beats Fit Pro 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 Beats Fit Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.
Beats Fit Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.