IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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 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 Momentum True Wireless 4, Beoplay EX have a rating of IP57 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
and that of liquids is that,
Momentum True Wireless 4 has a lower liquid rating than Beoplay EX
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Beoplay EX, at 12g
weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together. Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beoplay EX also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
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 have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
The Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device. Beoplay EX driver unit is 9.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.2mm
, 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 produce better quality sound. The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Beoplay EX
The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX
SPL, is the pressure level 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.
A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beoplay EX's battery life is
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Momentum True Wireless 4's case has a charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Beoplay EX's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery.
It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Beoplay EX also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beoplay EX 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 enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Beoplay EX 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. Beoplay EX have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec that is 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 the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 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 Beoplay EX 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. 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).
Beoplay EX support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. The Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound. The Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording 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 better for picking up bass.
The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Beoplay EX 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beoplay EX have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beoplay EX too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can 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. The Beoplay EX also have a control panel on them.
The 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 in the case of a malfunction. Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years
.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Beoplay EX also support voice prompts .i.e 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 earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beoplay EX too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
