Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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JLab Go Air Pop
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | JLab Go Air Pop |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 7.4g | |
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 | 103dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 24hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2.2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.1 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 2only |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✗ | |
mic sensitivity | ✗ | -42dBV/Pa | |
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 | 2Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IP54, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's rating is read as, the first number 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, JLab Go Air Pop have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
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 consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
The JLab Go Air Pop, at 7.4g
weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by -5g
For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires 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 key distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.
JLab Go Air Pop also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
JLab Go Air Pop's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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.
The JLab Go Air Pop also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both JLab Go Air Pop, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which implies that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
JLab Go Air Pop driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sennheiser 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air Pop's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can make sound with a juicier bass than the JLab Go Air Pop
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
JLab Go Air Pop's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the JLab Go Air Pop
SPL, is the pressure level of sound, 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.
JLab Go Air Pop's sound pressure level measurement is 103dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get an objective 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
JLab Go Air Pop's battery life is
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours
. Every 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 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 full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
JLab Go Air Pop'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 when they have been unused for extended periods.
JLab Go Air Pop takes 2.2 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.7 hours
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case.
JLab Go Air Pop too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to 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 through a single cable.
JLab Go Air Pop 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.
JLab Go Air Pop has a Bluetooth version of 5.1,
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.
JLab Go Air Pop 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 provides 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 well with your iPad. 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 JLab Go Air Pop 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.
The 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop microphones are 2,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The JLab Go Air Pop microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The vastness of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
The 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 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 noises to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect 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 earbuds.
The JLab Go Air Pop also have this function. It means that you are in position 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.
The JLab Go Air Pop 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.
If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. JLab Go Air Pop have a warranty period of 2Years,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
JLab Go Air Pop also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
JLab Go Air Pop too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.