Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Google Pixel Buds Pro
See price on AmazonOverall Score 8.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser 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 | ✓ | ✓ | |
See price on Amazon | See price on Amazon |
Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's rating is read as, the first value 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 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 Sennheiser 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
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
True wireless devices have no wires connecting 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 connecting the 2 earbuds .
Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Google Pixel Buds Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Google Pixel Buds Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Sennheiser 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 relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.
Google Pixel Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4mm
, many people have a misconception 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 can generate 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 a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 75dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The Sennheiser 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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 3.5 hours
. Every 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 no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Google Pixel Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.
Google Pixel Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less 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 earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-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 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5,
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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro 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 that is 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 a similar 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 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 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.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The 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).
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
Google Pixel Buds Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
The Sennheiser 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.
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 when wearing them
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Google Pixel Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Google Pixel Buds Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Google Pixel Buds Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device.
Sennheiser 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. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.
With the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too 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, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.