Overall Score 8.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Momentum True Wireless 4 | Sennheiser Momentum 3 |
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DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
weight | 12.4g | 10.6g | |
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 | 7mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 5Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 21,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | 107dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7.5hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 22.5hours | 21hours | |
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 | ✗ | ✓ | |
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 level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. 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 resistance against liquids (water).
Scoring IP54, the 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. Compared to the Momentum True Wireless 4, Sennheiser Momentum 3 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
Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g are lighter than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -1.8g For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Momentum True Wireless 4's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it.
Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.
Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time. The Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. 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 the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound produced by the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
making both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Momentum True Wireless 4 similar in how loud their sound can get
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that both devices produce equal treble SPL, is the pressure level of sound, measured in decibels, dB, 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. Sennheiser Momentum 3's sound pressure level measurement is 107dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be perceived differently by different persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
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. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is less than that of 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 have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and the Momentum True Wireless 4's case has 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 having to recharge the case itself.
Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, take note of the charging standard of the earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The 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.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Momentum True Wireless 4 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec 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 Momentum True Wireless 4 will work fine with your iPad.
If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 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.
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 3 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. The 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.
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. 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 Sennheiser Momentum 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.
The 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 a device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support fast charging.
This kind is 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 thirty minutes. 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.
For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support the mute function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. With the Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them.
The 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.