Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Beats Studio Buds Plus
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Beats Studio Buds Plus |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 6.1g | |
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 | 8.2mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 27hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
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 | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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.
In comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus, at 6.1g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -6.3g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds Plus also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds Plus's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds Plus, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Sennheiser 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 makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Beats Studio Buds Plus driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Studio Buds Plus
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Sennheiser 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 requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds Plus's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, 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 full 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 Studio Buds Plus's charging case has a battery life of 27 hours,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Studio Buds Plus takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Studio Buds Plus too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
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).
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
Beats Studio Buds Plus microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Sennheiser 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 known as its upper limiting frequency.
The Sennheiser 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Studio Buds Plus have a find earbuds feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Beats Studio Buds Plus support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.
Sennheiser 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 switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus 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 and not miss notifications coming from another device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's 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 functions are supported on the device.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus too have a control panel on them.
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.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Beats Studio Buds Plus have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years
.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Studio Buds Plus also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds Plus also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.