Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Momentum True Wireless 4 | Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 12g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | 7mm | 10.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 92dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000Hz | ✗ | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | ✗ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | 2only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Momentum True Wireless 4'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 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 Momentum True Wireless 4, Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, at 12g weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -0.4g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro driver unit is 10.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 3.6mm
, a common assumption 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Momentum True Wireless 4 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Momentum True Wireless 4 SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Momentum True Wireless 4's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 92dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's battery life is more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery.
It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours The Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps). Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 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 Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic. Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro too have a control panel on them. Momentum True Wireless 4 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 following instruction manuals.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years . Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.