Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Momentum True Wireless 4 | Beats Fit Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 11.2g | |
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 | 9.5mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 101.3dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5 | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 value of 4 means 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, Beats Fit 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 consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -1.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Beats Fit Pro and Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it.
In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 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 overcome background sounds. Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Beats Fit Pro operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the device. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5mm , 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro
The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro The sound pressure level, 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. Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW.
How loud something is can be perceived differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting 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.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, 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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery.
The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of 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.
Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, 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. Beats Fit Pro 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your MacBook.
If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Fit 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.
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). The Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. The Beats Fit Pro 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.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
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 known as its upper limiting frequency. 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing them The Beats Fit Pro 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 still want 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 the earbuds. Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 coming from another connected device. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Fit Pro too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position 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. The Beats Fit 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 that has followed instruction manuals. If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years . The Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.