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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IP ratings refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the 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 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.
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 should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Google Pixel Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
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, training in workout bodysuits, etc The 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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Google Pixel Buds Pro also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Google Pixel Buds Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. The Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Both Google Pixel Buds Pro, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction this implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 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 loudness of 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 find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Google Pixel Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Google Pixel Buds Pro
The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
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 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 considered differently by different persons, 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 usually 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 not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
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 a device.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Google Pixel Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Google Pixel Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers 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 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 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. 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 enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Google Pixel Buds Pro too have 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 recording 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 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 your surrounding, for example when 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 reduce the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds. 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 thirty minutes. 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected 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 the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
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. Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts.
Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Google Pixel Buds Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Google Pixel Buds Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.