Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Sony LinkBuds S, Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
weigh more than the Sony LinkBuds S with a difference of 1g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony LinkBuds S 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.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Sony LinkBuds S and Sennheiser Momentum 3 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
The Sony LinkBuds S stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Sony LinkBuds S have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 2mm
, many people have a misconception 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 indicate that they deliver better quality sound. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 can produce a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S
The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates 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
Sony LinkBuds S generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum 3
Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is 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
more than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 1 hours
. Each 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 the Sony LinkBuds S's case has a charge of 14 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 7 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S'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,
less than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 0.5 hours
The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Sony LinkBuds S use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S 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 the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony
which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.
The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise. The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while 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, for example when you’re having a run but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device. Also the Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have the mute function.
The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk. The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them.
The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
