IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP66, the JLab Epic Air Sport's rating is read as, the first value of 6 denotes that they are completely dust proof, and the second value of 6 means that they can withstand high pressure jet that's 12.5mm diameter, similar to fire hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 meters..
Compared to the JLab Epic Air Sport, Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a lower liquid rating than JLab Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport have a weight of 20g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the JLab Epic Air Sport with a difference -9.4g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, JLab Epic Air Sport are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables.
This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together. The JLab Epic Air Sport come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. JLab Epic Air Sport have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum 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
JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser Momentum 3 and JLab Epic Air Sport have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The JLab Epic Air Sport have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. The JLab Epic Air Sport and Sennheiser Momentum 3 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
JLab Epic Air Sport sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and JLab Epic Air Sport have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. JLab Epic Air Sport have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 1mm
, as many tend to believe 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 mean that they produce better quality sound.
The JLab Epic Air Sport's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the JLab Epic Air Sport
The JLab Epic Air Sport's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Epic Air Sport
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, JLab Epic Air Sport's measurement is 110dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Sennheiser Momentum 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
JLab Epic Air Sport's battery life is 15 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 8 hours
. Each 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 have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and JLab Epic Air Sport's case is said to have a charge of 55 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows 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,
less than that of JLab Epic Air Sport by 34 hours
It requires 3 hours to fully charge the JLab Epic Air Sport's battery. It is recommended 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 JLab Epic Air Sport by 1.5 hours
The JLab Epic Air Sport, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The JLab Epic Air Sport have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The JLab Epic Air Sport support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The JLab Epic Air Sport have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of JLab Epic Air Sport
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. JLab Epic Air Sport have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
JLab Epic Air Sport 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 JLab Epic Air Sport will work well 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.
JLab Epic Air Sport have 6 microphones. Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the JLab Epic Air Sport
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. JLab Epic Air Sport have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments. JLab Epic Air Sport support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The JLab Epic Air Sport support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. The JLab Epic Air Sport support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
With the JLab Epic Air Sport, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them. JLab Epic Air Sport 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.
JLab Epic Air Sport have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JLab Epic Air Sport come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
