Overall Score 6.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP67, the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's rating for solids indicates that they are completely dust proof, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.
Compared to the LG Tone Free Fit TF8, 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,
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a weight of 5.7g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 140g
weigh more than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by of 134.3g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 driver unit is 6mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 1mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery life is 10 hours, 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 3 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8's case has a full charge of 20 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 1 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery. It is recommended to charge fully 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,
more than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8 by 0.5 hours
LG Tone Free Fit TF8's battery power is 68mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 use 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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,
older than that of LG Tone Free Fit TF8
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 will work fine with your iPhone. 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.
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 LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have 6 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the LG Tone Free Fit TF8
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to 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 while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
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.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the LG Tone Free Fit TF8, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a control panel on them.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The LG Tone Free Fit TF8 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover 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.