Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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JBL Reflect Aero TWS
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | JBL Reflect Aero TWS |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP68 |
weight | 12.4g | 13g | |
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 | 6.8mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 99dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 16hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 1.5hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 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 is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring 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.
In comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, JBL Reflect Aero TWS have a rating of IP68 meaning that
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher dust resistance than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
and that of liquids is that,
JBL Reflect Aero TWS has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS, at 13g
weigh more than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference of 0.6g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
JBL Reflect Aero TWS have wingtips, these are reserved for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too are dustproof and water-resistant, which means that they can prevent water and dust from entering the interior of the devices keeping the interior components safe
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to 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) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and JBL Reflect Aero TWS work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both JBL Reflect Aero TWS, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS driver unit is 6.8mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Reflect Aero TWS
SPL, is the level of pressure 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's sound pressure level measurement is 99dB/mW. The sound pressure level, something is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 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 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 6.5 hours
It takes 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.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and charging case.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
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 close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 to connect via Bluetooth.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS 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 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.
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.
While the JBL Reflect Aero TWS microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
Sennheiser 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for recording 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 the earbuds
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Reflect Aero TWS support fast charging. This kind is 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 30 minutes.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
With the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS also have a control panel on them.
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 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
JBL Reflect Aero TWS too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.