IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's rating for solids indicates 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 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
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a weight of 10.6g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 with a difference -3.5g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WF 1000XM4 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce 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, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 1mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM4
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 1 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 5 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 for the first time. Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Sony WF 1000XM4 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Sony WF 1000XM4 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 to connect via Bluetooth. Sony WF 1000XM4 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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).
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have 6 microphones. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony WF 1000XM4 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too 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. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
