IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Studio Buds's rating is read as, the first number 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, Sennheiser Momentum 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 take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
weigh more than the Beats Studio Buds with a difference of 5.5g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, Beats Studio Buds are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Studio Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser Momentum 3 and Beats Studio Buds have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Beats Studio Buds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Studio Buds stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Beats Studio Buds have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Beats Studio Buds have a unit size of 8.2mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device. Sennheiser Momentum 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 yes, 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 a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 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 indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting a standard 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is
less than that of Beats Studio Buds by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and Beats Studio Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 16 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 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Beats Studio Buds by 5 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods. Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
Beats Studio Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Beats Studio Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 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 transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser Momentum 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 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Studio Buds 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 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 have 6 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Beats Studio Buds
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds. The Beats Studio Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Beats Studio Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support fast charging. It's very 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.
The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Beats Studio Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Beats Studio Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them. The Beats Studio Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Beats Studio Buds come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
