IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IP54, the 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 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
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Momentum True Wireless 4 by -1.8g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together. 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
The Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.
Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after 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 zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time. Momentum True Wireless 4 sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down background noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Momentum True Wireless 4 have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a unit size of 7mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. 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 gets
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.
Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal bass
The Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio device makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, 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, something is can be taken differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 device, they get a little less playing time.
The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the manufacturer, and 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 highly adivsable 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 earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of a device. The 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 device and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 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. Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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 provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Momentum True Wireless 4 will work well with your iPhone.
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 implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices. Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.
While the Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Momentum True Wireless 4
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. 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.
The Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up 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 them
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.
The Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Momentum True Wireless 4 support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have this function.
It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them.
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. The 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 Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device. Momentum True Wireless 4 come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
