IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Powerbeats Pro, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro by -9.7g
True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Powerbeats Pro 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
Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers
Powerbeats Pro stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines 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 Powerbeats Pro by 5mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces 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 means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Powerbeats Pro
Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer 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 have to charge the device less often. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 2 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 have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours
It requires 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro'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 Powerbeats Pro by 0.8 hours
The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, 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,
newer than that of Powerbeats Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Powerbeats Pro
Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work well 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. 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.
Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Powerbeats Pro support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very 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 just thirty minutes. With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.
The Powerbeats Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
