IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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, 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
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Beoplay EX, at 12g
are lighter than the Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -0.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds together. Beoplay EX also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Beoplay EX's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beoplay EX and Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. Beoplay EX too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Beoplay EX operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that suites your chill time. Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. Both Beoplay EX, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by 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
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver 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 while at it. Beoplay EX's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Beoplay EX
The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Beoplay EX's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beoplay EX
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Beoplay EX's battery life is
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 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 manufacturer, and the Momentum True Wireless 4's case has a charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods. Beoplay EX takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
The Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Beoplay EX 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 device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Beoplay EX too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Beoplay EX too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPad. 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. While the Beoplay EX microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beoplay EX too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing them
The Beoplay EX support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Beoplay EX 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 just 30 minutes. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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.
The Beoplay EX support 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 also support the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With the Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Beoplay EX too 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 that has followed instruction manuals. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Beoplay EX have a warranty period of 3Years,
more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years
.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Beoplay EX also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Beoplay EX also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
