Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Nothing Ear 1
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Nothing Ear 1 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 9.4g | |
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 | 11.6mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 5hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 29hours | |
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 | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✗ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✗ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | 2Years | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say 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.
In comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Nothing Ear 1 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
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Nothing Ear 1, at 9.4g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by -3g
True wireless devices have no cables linking 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 an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Nothing Ear 1 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have sweat resistance
Nothing Ear 1'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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Nothing Ear 1 also have stereo speakers
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
Nothing Ear 1 too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.
Both Nothing Ear 1, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC 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 device, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 driver unit is 11.6mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4.6mm
, a common assumption 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 produce better quality sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Nothing Ear 1's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a juicier bass than the Nothing Ear 1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.
Nothing Ear 1's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Nothing Ear 1
SPL, 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.
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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Nothing Ear 1's battery life is
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.5 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.
The battery life of the charging case 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 allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
Nothing Ear 1's charging case has a battery life of 29 hours,
more 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.
Nothing Ear 1 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.
Nothing Ear 1 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
The 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 state of your device and case.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you 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, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Nothing Ear 1 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Nothing Ear 1 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.
Nothing Ear 1 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same 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 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.
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 Nothing Ear 1 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.
The Nothing Ear 1 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are best for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.
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 channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Nothing Ear 1 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Nothing Ear 1 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Nothing Ear 1 support the find earbuds feature.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.
Nothing Ear 1 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 that has followed instruction manuals.
When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Nothing Ear 1 have a warranty period of 1Years,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1 Years
.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Nothing Ear 1 too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Nothing Ear 1 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.