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 |
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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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Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring 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. In comparison 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
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
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 case since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. JBL Wave Buds also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance JBL Wave Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The JBL Wave Buds also have stereo speakers ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.
Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The JBL Wave Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes.
Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both JBL Wave Buds, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce 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.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can 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 measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. JBL Wave Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the JBL Wave Buds 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 Wave Buds's sound pressure level measurement is 100dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different people, so we need to have a way of getting an objective 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. JBL Wave Buds's battery life is more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case has a charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods. JBL Wave 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 put down on a compatible charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JBL Wave Buds too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. JBL Wave Buds too support USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. Sennheiser 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. 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance to connect 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 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 will work well with your iPhone. 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 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 implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones. While the JBL Wave Buds microphones are 2, less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The JBL Wave Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.
Sennheiser 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 Sennheiser 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. 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 when wearing them The JBL Wave 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 jog but still want to be able to hear traffic. 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. JBL Wave Buds support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
The JBL Wave Buds support 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 and not miss notifications coming from another device. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The JBL Wave Buds too support this function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. JBL Wave 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. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
JBL Wave Buds also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JBL Wave Buds too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.