Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. Compared to the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum 3
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -0.4g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 3 and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3mm
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, 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 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by separate people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The 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 3's battery life is
less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 1 hours
. Each 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.
This is given by the vendor, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case has a full charge of 18 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 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sennheiser Momentum 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The 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 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
