Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating for solids indicates 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus, 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 Studio Buds Plus have a weight of 6.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds Plus with a difference of 4.5g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds Plus are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds Plus's 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since 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 either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Beats Studio Buds Plus have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 1.2mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies 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 means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes 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 means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds Plus's measurement is 100dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. How loud something is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is 9 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
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely 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 vendor, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a full charge of 27 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 Beats Studio Buds Plus by 6 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 0.5 hours
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging 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. Beats Studio Buds Plus have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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,
older than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Beats Studio Buds Plus support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when 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 what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 Studio Buds Plus have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
