Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 12.5g | |
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 | 9.3mm | |
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 | 18hours | |
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 | 8only |
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 refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 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, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g
weigh more than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference of 0.1g
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 have no cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the 2 earbuds .
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down background noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.3mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
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.
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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Sennheiser 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4.5 hours
It takes 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.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more 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 put down on a supported 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 indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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 range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
older than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being 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 Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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).
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
Sennheiser 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best 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 channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 just 30 minutes.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Sennheiser 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also 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 following instruction manuals.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.