Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Jabra Elite 85t's rating for solids indicates 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. Compared to the Jabra Elite 85t, 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
Jabra Elite 85t have a weight of 14g . We take in account 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 85t by -3.4g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Elite 85t are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Jabra Elite 85t 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers, what this means is that Jabra Elite 85t'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 Jabra Elite 85t have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Jabra Elite 85t have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite 85t and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Jabra Elite 85t sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Jabra Elite 85t have passive noise reduction this implies that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Jabra Elite 85t driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 5mm
, many people have a misconception 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. Jabra Elite 85t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component 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 implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 85t
The Jabra Elite 85t's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. 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 85t
The Jabra Elite 85t's battery life is 5.5 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
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 1.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Jabra Elite 85t's case is said to have a full charge of 20 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life 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 Jabra Elite 85t by 1 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite 85t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Jabra Elite 85t by 0.5 hours
The Jabra Elite 85t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
Jabra Elite 85t have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Jabra Elite 85t have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in 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.
Jabra Elite 85t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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,
newer than that of Jabra Elite 85t
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Jabra Elite 85t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
Jabra Elite 85t 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 Jabra Elite 85t will work well 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. Jabra Elite 85t have 6 microphones. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Elite 85t
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Jabra Elite 85t use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Jabra Elite 85t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. Jabra Elite 85t have 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 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Elite 85t have a find earbuds feature. The Jabra Elite 85t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Jabra Elite 85t support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Jabra Elite 85t have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Jabra Elite 85t, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them. The Jabra Elite 85t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. Jabra Elite 85t support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. Jabra Elite 85t come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
