Sony Linkbuds S Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

IP ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. 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 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 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

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g are heavier than the Sony LinkBuds S by of 1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "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 True Wireless 3 too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. The Sony LinkBuds S and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm 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, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony LinkBuds S

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 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 requires fewer chargings.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 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 barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

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

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through 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.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since 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 Sony LinkBuds S will work fine 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 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.

Has Ldac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 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 3 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

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 result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support fast charging. It's very 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.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

With the Sony LinkBuds S, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 True Wireless 3 also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	10.6g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	7mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	21,000Hz	40,000Hz
	sound pressure level	107dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	14hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Sony Linkbuds S Vs. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

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 Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included