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Category | Features | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro | Sennheiser Momentum 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 |
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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IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance 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,
Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a lower liquid rating than Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference -0.4g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better 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 The 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device. 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
, as many tend to believe 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum 3 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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 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.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 playing 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 enables 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, more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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 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 connecting 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 can provide 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 well with your iPhone. If you intend 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 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. Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can 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 while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a run but would 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 they are 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 improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Also the Sennheiser Momentum 3 too 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the 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 3 also have a control panel on them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.