Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX7 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.6g | 10.6g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 11mm | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 21,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | ✗ | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 8hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 20hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | 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 | -26dBV/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 | 2Years | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g
are heavier than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by of 2g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean 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 generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is 7 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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's case has a charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 1 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 0.5 hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
older than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
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).
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have 6 microphones.
While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The size 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 earbud microphone can pick up.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.
If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 device.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 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 an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when 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 placing them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.