Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | OnePlus Buds Z2 | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP55 | IPX4 |
weight | 9g | 140g | |
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 | 11mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 21000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 31hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 40mAh | ✗ | |
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 | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✗ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP55, the OnePlus Buds Z2'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 medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.
Compared to the OnePlus Buds Z2, 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,
OnePlus Buds Z2 has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a weight of 9g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 140g
weigh more than the OnePlus Buds Z2 by of 131g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, OnePlus Buds Z2 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
OnePlus Buds Z2 are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
OnePlus Buds Z2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that OnePlus Buds Z2'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 uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The OnePlus Buds Z2 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
OnePlus Buds Z2 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and OnePlus Buds Z2 have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 by 4mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
OnePlus Buds Z2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters 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 make sound with a juicier bass than the OnePlus Buds Z2
OnePlus Buds Z2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the OnePlus Buds Z2
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.
The OnePlus Buds Z2's battery life is 7 hours, a device's battery life is usually 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 True Wireless 3's battery life is
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the OnePlus Buds Z2's case is said to have a charge of 31 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 by 10 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the OnePlus Buds Z2'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 True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
OnePlus Buds Z2's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, represents 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 just place down on a compatible charging pad.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 OnePlus Buds Z2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
OnePlus Buds Z2 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the OnePlus Buds Z2 will work fine with your iPad. 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 have 6 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the OnePlus Buds Z2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The OnePlus Buds Z2 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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 improving your listening experience.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, OnePlus Buds Z2 support the find earbuds feature.
OnePlus Buds Z2 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
OnePlus Buds Z2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
The OnePlus Buds Z2, 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 OnePlus Buds Z2 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
OnePlus Buds Z2 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.