Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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Jabra Elite 7 Pro
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Jabra Elite 7 Pro |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 10.6g | 10.8g | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 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 | 8only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | ✗ | 8,000Hz | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP57, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a weight of 10.8g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro with a difference -0.2g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 7 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds . Jabra Elite 7 Pro have sweat resistance Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Jabra Elite 7 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 7 Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out . Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Jabra Elite 7 Pro have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 1mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Jabra Elite 7 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 means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro The Jabra Elite 7 Pro'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 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 True Wireless 3's battery life is less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 hours . Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Jabra Elite 7 Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life 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, less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 3 hours The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Jabra Elite 7 Pro support USB TYPE-C, a 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Jabra Elite 7 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 Jabra Elite 7 Pro The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have 8 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, less than that of Jabra Elite 7 Pro by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel 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, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . The 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 misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a find earbuds feature. Jabra Elite 7 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them. The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 7 Pro come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.