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 | Jabra Evolve2 Buds |
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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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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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, 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
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds, at 10.8g weigh less than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -1.6g True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds . Jabra Evolve2 Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance Jabra Evolve2 Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good 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, what this means is that Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The 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 earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1mm
, many people have a misconception 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. The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component produces 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Evolve2 Buds SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
The 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. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's battery life is more than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. The battery life of the charging case 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 multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 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 in storage for extended periods. Jabra Evolve2 Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more 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 place down on a compatible charging pad. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a maximum range of 20meters, longer than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 10meters 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 a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.
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. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 background sounds.
Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The 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 defined as its upper limiting frequency. Jabra Evolve2 Buds's highest mic frequency is 8,000Hz, higher than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by Hz . Microphones, that reach a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is among the best today The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 by 20Hz . With modern microphones, you can have a frequency starting from as low as 1Hz. Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them The Jabra Evolve2 Buds support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. Jabra Evolve2 Buds support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Jabra Evolve2 Buds 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 from another connected device. The 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 have this function. It means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds also have a control panel on them. The 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. When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs.
Jabra Evolve2 Buds have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 . The Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. Jabra Evolve2 Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Jabra Evolve2 Buds too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.