Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Jabra Evolve2 Buds
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP54 |
weight | 12.4g | 10.8g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
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 | 6mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 10hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 21hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 20meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 6only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
highest mic frequency | 10,000Hz | 8,000Hz | |
lowest mic frequency | 100Hz | 80Hz | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 of liquids 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, Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a rating of IP54 meaning that
they both have the same rating against dust
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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -1.6g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking 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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Jabra Evolve2 Buds'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, 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC which makes either of the devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Jabra Evolve2 Buds operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .
Both Jabra Evolve2 Buds, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down 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, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1mm
, a common assumption 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level 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.
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 longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 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.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case has a charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
It requires 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 place down on a compatible charging pad.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
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 connecting via Bluetooth.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters,
longer than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 10meters
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec that is 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.
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 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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).
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz,
higher than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by Hz
. Microphones, that reach a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is among the best today
The 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's lowest mic frequency is 80Hz,
lower than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 20Hz
. With modern microphones, you can have a frequency starting from as low as 1Hz.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Jabra Evolve2 Buds support the find earbuds feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Also the Jabra Evolve2 Buds too 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.
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. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 device.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
.
The Sennheiser 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.