Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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 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 Buds3, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, at 12.4g
are heavier than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 with a difference of 3g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 True Wireless 4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 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 device volume to overcome background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm 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 device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 4mm
, 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 yes, 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 measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
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 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 True Wireless 4's battery life is
more than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a charge of 24 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 4's charging case has a battery life of 22.5 hours,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 1.5 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 for the first time. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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 device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, 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 4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.4,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work fine with your MacBook.
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 4 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 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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 just 30 minutes. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
