Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Live Pro 2 | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX5 | IPX4 |
weight | 9.6g | 10.6g | |
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 | 11mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 21,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 93dB/mW | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 2hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | -38dBV/Pa | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 1Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. 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).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.
Compared to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, JBL Live Pro 2 have a rating of IPX5 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 JBL Live Pro 2
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
JBL Live Pro 2, at 9.6g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 with a difference -1g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
JBL Live Pro 2 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have sweat resistance
JBL Live Pro 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Live Pro 2 also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and JBL Live Pro 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds.
JBL Live Pro 2 driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 4mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, 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.
JBL Live Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a juicier bass than the JBL Live Pro 2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Live Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Live Pro 2
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
JBL Live Pro 2's sound pressure level measurement is 93dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JBL Live Pro 2's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely 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 the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Live Pro 2's charging case has a battery life of 30 hours,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 9 hours
It requires 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 when they have been in storage for extended periods.
JBL Live Pro 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 0.5 hours
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.
JBL Live Pro 2 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 device and charging case.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Live Pro 2 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Live Pro 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).
JBL Live Pro 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have 6 microphones.
JBL Live Pro 2 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Live Pro 2 microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The JBL Live Pro 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Live Pro 2 have a find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Live Pro 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
JBL Live Pro 2 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too have a control panel on them.
JBL Live Pro 2 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Live Pro 2 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them.
JBL Live Pro 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.