IP ratings is the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Sony LinkBuds S, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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
The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g
are heavier than the Sony LinkBuds S by of 1g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony LinkBuds S's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Sony LinkBuds S and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.
Sony LinkBuds S stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, and Sony LinkBuds S have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the device.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 2mm
, 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is
more than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 1 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 vendor, and Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a charge of 14 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics.
The Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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 True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning 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 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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. The 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, providing high-resolution audio.
Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. While the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise. The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 still want to hear traffic.
The Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears .
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With 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 True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.
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 True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
