IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sennheiser Momentum 3's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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. In comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum 3, Nothing Ear 1 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum 3 with a difference -1.2g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum 3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sennheiser Momentum 3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Nothing Ear 1 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the mode that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sennheiser Momentum 3 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum 3 by 4.6mm
, 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 1
Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
The Sennheiser Momentum 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum 3 by 2 hours
. Every 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Sennheiser Momentum 3's case has a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.
Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum 3 by 8 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum 3
Sennheiser Momentum 3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and case. Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nothing Ear 1 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Nothing Ear 1 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum 3
Sennheiser Momentum 3 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum 3 will work fine 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. Sennheiser Momentum 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).
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 have 6 microphones.
The Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum 3
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Nothing Ear 1 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy environments. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Nothing Ear 1 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also the Nothing Ear 1 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 can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
With the Sennheiser Momentum 3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Nothing Ear 1 too have a control panel on them. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Nothing Ear 1 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Nothing Ear 1 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
