Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP68 |
weight | 10.6g | 13g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 7mm | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 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 | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 an enclosure, against dust 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, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP68, the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against the effects of continuous immersion in water, ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible. Conditions should be more severe than for numeral 7..
In comparison to the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, 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,
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a lower liquid rating than JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a weight of 13g . We prefer 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS with a difference -2.4g For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JBL Reflect Aero TWS are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. JBL Reflect Aero TWS are resistant to sweat Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The JBL Reflect Aero TWS are both dustproof and water-resistant. JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 0.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS The JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes 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 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JBL Reflect Aero TWS's measurement is 99dB/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 a device is can be considered differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is 8 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 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 JBL Reflect Aero TWS's case is said to have a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of JBL Reflect Aero TWS by 5 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully 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, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the JBL Reflect Aero TWS . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds 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, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic. JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Reflect Aero TWS, 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. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds. The JBL Reflect Aero TWS come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.