A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust 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 protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison 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

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g are lighter than the Powerbeats Pro with a difference -9.7g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

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 wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have sweat resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro 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.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

The Powerbeats Pro sit well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro driver unit is 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of 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 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 mean that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

The Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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 Powerbeats Pro

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21000Hz

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, 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.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly 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 Powerbeats Pro by 2 hours . 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Powerbeats Pro's case is said to have a charge of 24 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, less than that of Powerbeats Pro by 3 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is recommended 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, more than that of Powerbeats Pro by 0.8 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro 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 True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Powerbeats Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

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

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 Powerbeats Pro will work well with your MacBook. If you are planning 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The 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 device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Powerbeats Pro ✓

Powerbeats Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3	Powerbeats Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.6g	20.3g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✗
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	7mm	12mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	✗
	sound pressure level	107dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	24hours
	charge time	1.5hours	0.7hours
	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
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✗
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✗
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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