Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | JBL Wave Buds |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IP54 |
weight | 12.4g | 9g | |
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 | 8mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 100dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 24hours | |
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 | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -38dBV/Pa | |
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 is the rank 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, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IP54, the Sennheiser 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 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, JBL Wave 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
Sennheiser 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 carry.
JBL Wave Buds, at 9g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -3.4g
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 don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.
JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser 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 device volume to overcome background noise.
JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both JBL Wave Buds, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the device.
JBL Wave Buds driver unit is 8mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1mm
, 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 it's true that, 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 measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the JBL Wave Buds
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.
JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave 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.
JBL Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. How loud a device is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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 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.
JBL Wave Buds's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing 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 manufacturer, and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.
JBL Wave Buds's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours
It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
JBL Wave Buds takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
The Sennheiser 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 earbuds and charging case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
JBL Wave Buds too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
JBL Wave 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.
JBL Wave Buds 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 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 the same 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
The JBL Wave 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).
JBL Wave Buds support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.
The JBL Wave Buds too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The JBL Wave Buds microphone sensitivity is measured at -38dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the microphone can recognize.
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 pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds
The JBL Wave Buds support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
The JBL Wave Buds have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, JBL Wave Buds have a find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the JBL Wave Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Sennheiser 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The JBL Wave Buds too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
JBL Wave Buds too 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 following instruction manuals.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Wave Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Wave Buds also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.