Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a weight of 10.8g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds with a difference -0.2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Jabra Evolve2 Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sennheiser Momentum 3 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Sennheiser Momentum 3 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds have passive noise reduction this means that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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 imply that they deliver better quality sound. The Jabra Evolve2 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 alters the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is 10 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 requires fewer chargings. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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. This is given by the vendor, and Jabra Evolve2 Buds's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 0.5 hours
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a 20meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
less than that of Jabra Evolve2 Buds by 10meters
Jabra Evolve2 Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds will work fine 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 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 Evolve2 Buds have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser Momentum 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 run but still want to hear traffic. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a control panel on them. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 following instruction manuals. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds come with their own special case.
Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
