Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX7 |
weight | 12.4g | 11g | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 25dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.4 | v5.3 | |
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 | ✗ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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IP ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as 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 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, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by -1.4g
For a device to be true wireless it should 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 wires. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out at the same.
Both Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 10mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 3mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 make sound with a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get 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 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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro'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 not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the manufacturer, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours,
less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4.5 hours
It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device.
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.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.3,
older than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 can provide 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 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.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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).
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out noise from the desired sound.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording 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 them
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but 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 device.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts meaning the device notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.