Sennheiser Momentum 3
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum 3 | Raycon Fitness Earbuds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 10.6g | 141.75g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 10Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 44hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 4only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX7, the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Raycon Fitness Earbuds, Sennheiser Momentum 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,
Raycon Fitness Earbuds has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum 3
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a weight of 141.75g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds with a difference -131.15g For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Raycon Fitness Earbuds are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds . Raycon Fitness Earbuds are resistant to sweat Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Raycon Fitness Earbuds are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers, what this means is that Raycon Fitness Earbuds's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sennheiser Momentum 3 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out . Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 1mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Raycon Fitness Earbuds Raycon Fitness Earbuds's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that Raycon Fitness Earbuds produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery life is 12 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Raycon Fitness Earbuds's case has a charge of 44 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 23 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Raycon Fitness Earbuds's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 0.5 hours The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your device and case.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Raycon Fitness Earbuds The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have 4 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6, more than that of Raycon Fitness Earbuds by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Raycon Fitness Earbuds support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be 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 Raycon Fitness Earbuds support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 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 30 minutes.
The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a control panel on them. Raycon Fitness Earbuds have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals. Raycon Fitness Earbuds support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Raycon Fitness Earbuds come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.