Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 IP54

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, while the second 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 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.

Compared 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, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 12.4g

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 11g

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, at 11g weigh less than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 with a difference -1.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 have no cables. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too are dustproof and water-resistant, thus preventing water and dust from entering the interior of the devices and damaging the interior components

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

ANC utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 7mm

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10mm

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of 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 , 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 produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 5Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 21,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 20,000Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 107dB/mW

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 25dB/mW

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 25dB/mW. How loud a device is can be taken differently by different persons, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 7.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 8hours

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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 22.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 18hours

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 full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 1.5hours

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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 for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of a device.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 v5.4

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro v5.3

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 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 10meters

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 10meters

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

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android , 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 6only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 6only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.

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 device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 10,000Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 100Hz

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

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 hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 2only

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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 seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro too support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

With 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.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 2Years

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✗

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.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

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 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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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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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

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

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included