Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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Samsung Galaxy Buds3
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IP57 |
weight | 10.6g | 9.4g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✗ | |
driver unit size | 7mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.4 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 1.2g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from separate 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 Buds3 have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters 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 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 chargings.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a full charge of 24 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 True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3.5 hours The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, 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 Buds3 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 Buds3 Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 Buds3 will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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, say you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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 Buds3 have a find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. The 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 30 minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.