Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 6.4 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX2 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 140g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✗ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | ✗ | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 21000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 11hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 22hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
battery power | 85mAh | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✗ | ✓ | |
audio latency | 134ms | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX2, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against drops falling when tilted at 15° in 4 fixed positions.
In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, 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,
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a higher liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a weight of 12.6g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 140g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus with a difference of 127.4g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to 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 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments 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 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
The sound pressure level, 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery life is 11 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 requires fewer chanrgings.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 4 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's case is said to have a charge of 22 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 1 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery. It is recommended to fully charge 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,
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus by 0.5 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus's battery power is 85mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus will work fine with your iPad. 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.
The 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).
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a latency of 134ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have 6 microphones.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises 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 your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support the find earbuds feature.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.