Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the JBL Wave Buds'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 the second number 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 JBL Wave Buds, 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,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are heavier than the JBL Wave Buds by of 1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds'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 utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The JBL Wave Buds have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The JBL Wave Buds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
JBL Wave Buds sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The JBL Wave Buds have a unit size of 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 device, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component 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 JBL Wave Buds
The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JBL Wave Buds's measurement is 100dB/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 taken differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
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 Wave Buds by 1 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JBL Wave Buds's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 0.5 hours
The JBL Wave Buds have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The JBL Wave Buds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JBL Wave 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 True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JBL Wave Buds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Wave Buds
JBL Wave 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work well with your iPad. 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. JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. The JBL Wave Buds have 2 microphones. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
more than that of JBL Wave Buds by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The magnitude of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can pick up.
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The JBL Wave Buds 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 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.
JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. JBL Wave Buds support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have this function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The JBL Wave Buds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.
The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
