Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

JBL Wave Buds IP54

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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 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

Weight

JBL Wave Buds 9g

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

The JBL Wave Buds have a weight of 9g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh more than the JBL Wave Buds by of 1.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, JBL Wave Buds are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

JBL Wave Buds are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Wave Buds's speakers deliver sound from independent 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

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, 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 taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Wave Buds have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC 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 setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and JBL Wave Buds have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

JBL Wave Buds 8mm

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made 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 , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

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

Highest Frequency

JBL Wave Buds 20,000Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21,000Hz

The JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes 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 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds

Sound Pressure Level

JBL Wave Buds 100dB/mW

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

JBL Wave Buds 8hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

The 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 given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is less than that of JBL Wave Buds by 1 hours . Each 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

JBL Wave Buds 24hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the JBL Wave Buds's case has a full 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 JBL Wave Buds by 3 hours

Charge Time

JBL Wave Buds 2hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Wave Buds's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

JBL Wave Buds 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 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 the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

JBL Wave Buds v5.2

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

JBL Wave Buds 10meters

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

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

Has Aac

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

JBL Wave Buds support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the JBL Wave Buds will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The 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 implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

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 record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Mic Sensitivity

JBL Wave Buds -38dBV/Pa

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

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 measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave 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 True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

JBL Wave Buds 2only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

JBL Wave Buds have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds, 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.

Has Voice Prompts

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

JBL Wave Buds ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The JBL Wave Buds come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	JBL Wave Buds	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	9g	10.6g
	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	8mm	7mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	21,000Hz
	sound pressure level	100dB/mW	107dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	24hours	21hours
	charge time	2hours	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	2only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	mic sensitivity	-38dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Jbl Wave Buds Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included