Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX7, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by -0.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

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

Wingtips Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, 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 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced 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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 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 True Wireless 3's battery life is less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

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

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use 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 electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables 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, older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 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 a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your iPhone. 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

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 is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	11g	10.6g
	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	10mm	7mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	21,000Hz
	sound pressure level	25dB/mW	107dB/mW
POWER	battery life	8hours	7hours
	battery life of charging case	18hours	21hours
	charge time	✗	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.3	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	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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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included