Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Momentum True Wireless 4 | Google Pixel Buds Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 12.4g | |
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 | 11mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 75dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 11hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 20hours | |
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 ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 | ✗ | |
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 dust and water. 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 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 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. Compared to the Momentum True Wireless 4, Google Pixel Buds 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 prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g have the same weight as the Momentum True Wireless 4 For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero 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 need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Google Pixel Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time. Momentum True Wireless 4 sit well in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction this means that both 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, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating 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 an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can make sound with a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW.
The sound pressure level, something is can be considered differently by separate people, 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 before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 3.5 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Google Pixel Buds Pro'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 extended periods.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours The Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have 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 transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Google Pixel Buds 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. 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 defined as its upper limiting frequency.
The 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 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 30 minutes. The 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 Google Pixel Buds Pro have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 . Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Google Pixel Buds 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Google Pixel Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.