Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 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 | 7mm | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 6hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✗ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Sennheiser 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 of liquids 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 True Wireless 4, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), at 10.6g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -1.8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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 yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 make sound with a juicier bass than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sennheiser 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.
The Sennheiser 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening 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 the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a charge of 22.5 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.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your device and case.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
older than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Sennheiser 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 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 True Wireless 4 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.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 Sennheiser 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).
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Sennheiser 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) 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 would still want to hear traffic.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. It's very 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a control panel on them.
The Sennheiser 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.