Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | JLab Go Air |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP44 |
weight | 10.6g | 10g | |
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 | 7mm | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 103dB/mW | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✗ | ✓ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 15hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | ✗ | 43mAh | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✗ | |
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IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP44, the JLab Go Air's rating for solids indicates that they are protected against objects greater than 1.0mm such as wire, 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 JLab Go Air, 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
JLab Go Air have a weight of 10g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
weigh more than the JLab Go Air with a difference of 0.6g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires linking any part of the device together, JLab Go Air are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
JLab Go Air are resistant to sweat
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
JLab Go Air 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 JLab Go Air have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing 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.
JLab Go Air stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and JLab Go Air have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
JLab Go Air have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JLab Go Air 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
JLab Go Air's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air
JLab Go Air's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, JLab Go Air's measurement is 103dB/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 a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The JLab Go Air have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The JLab Go Air's battery life is 5 hours, these last less 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 True Wireless 3's battery life is
more than that of JLab Go Air by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the JLab Go Air's case is said to have a charge of 15 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 6 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the JLab Go Air's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
JLab Go Air's battery capacity is 43mAh, battery capacity, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
JLab Go Air have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JLab Go Air have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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,
newer than that of JLab Go Air
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The JLab Go Air have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JLab Go Air
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will work fine with your iPad. 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
The JLab Go Air have 2 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
more than that of JLab Go Air by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The JLab Go Air microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The extent 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 sound that the earbud microphone can pick up.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air, so you can 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 JLab Go Air 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.
The JLab Go Air have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.