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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Beats Studio Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ipX4 | ipX4 |
weight | 10.6g | 5.1g | |
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 | 7mm | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 5hz | 20hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000hz | 20,000hz | |
sound pressure level | 107db/mw | 100.5db/mw | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 16hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first value 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 Studio Buds, 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
The Beats Studio Buds have a weight of 5.1g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds by of 5.5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction 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 two earbuds together.
Beats Studio Buds 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, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Studio Buds have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Beats Studio Buds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Beats Studio Buds sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
The Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates 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 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters 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 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it 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 Beats Studio Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Studio Buds's measurement is 100.5dB/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 a device is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Beats Studio Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually 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 Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours 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 Beats Studio Buds by 5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Beats Studio Buds'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 Beats Studio Buds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Beats Studio Buds have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Beats Studio Buds 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
Beats Studio Buds 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 Beats Studio Buds will work well with your MacBook. If you intend 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).
The Beats Studio Buds have 6 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Beats Studio Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds 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 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
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, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds have a find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Beats Studio Buds 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 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.
Beats Studio Buds have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Studio Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.