Google Pixel Buds Pro Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Google Pixel Buds Pro IPX4

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Google Pixel Buds Pro's rating for solids indicates 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.

Compared to the Google Pixel Buds 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

Weight

Google Pixel Buds Pro 12.4g

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Google Pixel Buds Pro with a difference -1.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Google Pixel Buds Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Google Pixel Buds Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Google Pixel Buds Pro have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Google Pixel Buds Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Google Pixel Buds Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11mm

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4mm , 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 produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro

Highest Frequency

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21,000Hz

Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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 Google Pixel Buds Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Google Pixel Buds Pro 75dB/mW

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Google Pixel Buds Pro's measurement is 75dB/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 considered differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Google Pixel Buds Pro 11hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is 11 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 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your device, 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Google Pixel Buds Pro 20hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Google Pixel Buds Pro's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables 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, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 1 hours

Charge Time

Google Pixel Buds Pro 1hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Google Pixel Buds Pro v5

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Google Pixel Buds Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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, newer than that of Google Pixel Buds Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Google Pixel Buds Pro 10meters

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

The Google Pixel Buds 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro

Has Aac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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.

Has Ldac

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Google Pixel Buds Pro 6only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have 6 microphones.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Google Pixel Buds Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Google Pixel Buds Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Google Pixel Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Google Pixel Buds Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Google Pixel Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Google Pixel Buds Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Google Pixel Buds Pro	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12.4g	10.6g
	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	11mm	7mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	21,000Hz
	sound pressure level	75dB/mW	107dB/mW
POWER	battery life	11hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	21hours
	charge time	1hours	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 ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	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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