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Category | Features | Beats Studio Buds Plus | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 6.1g | 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 | 8.2mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 21,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 100dB/mW | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 9hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 27hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | 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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
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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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first value 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.
In comparison 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 prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are heavier than the Beats Studio Buds Plus by of 4.5g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting 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 major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus have sweat resistance
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
Beats Studio Buds Plus have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Beats Studio Buds Plus and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
The Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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 people, so we need to have a way of getting 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 before recharge. 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 manufacturer, and the Beats Studio Buds Plus's case is said to have a full charge of 27 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 6 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds Plus'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,
less than that of Beats Studio Buds Plus by 0.5 hours
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Beats Studio Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers 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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds Plus will work well with your iPad. 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 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).
Beats Studio Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds Plus
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are 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 saving battery life.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Studio Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.