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 rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).
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. In comparison 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
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
Google Pixel Buds Pro, at 12.4g have the same weight as the Momentum True Wireless 4 True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat Google Pixel Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc The Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant. Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have stereo speakers ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the sound made by the device. 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
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Momentum True Wireless 4 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 tells how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Google Pixel Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Google Pixel Buds Pro The sound pressure level, 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 perceived differently by separate people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 earbuds, they get a little less playing 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 Momentum True Wireless 4's case has a full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours It takes 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 unused 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 device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. Google Pixel Buds Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your device and charging case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics. Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, 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 to connect 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 that is 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.
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 are planning 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.
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). Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. While 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 earbuds to filter out noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
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 Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording 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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro support 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 device. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have this function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. With 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 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 following instruction manuals. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them. The Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.