Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ100's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value 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 Technics EAH AZ100, 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
Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.
Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g
are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 with a difference -1.2g
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the pair of earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 are resistant to sweat
Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ100'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 3 and Technics EAH AZ100 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your chill time.
Technics EAH AZ100 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds while preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Technics EAH AZ100 have passive noise reduction which means that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Technics EAH AZ100 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 3mm
, as many tend to believe 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 produce better quality sound.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ100
The Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that
Technics EAH AZ100 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum 3
Technics EAH AZ100's battery life is 12 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 Technics EAH AZ100 by 5 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and the Technics EAH AZ100's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Sennheiser Momentum 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 3 hours
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is highly adivsable to fully charge 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 Technics EAH AZ100 by 0.5 hours
Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ100 have 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 comes along with most current electronics. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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,
older than that of Technics EAH AZ100
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ100
Technics EAH AZ100 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.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work fine with your iPhone. 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. Technics EAH AZ100 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, which provides high-resolution audio. Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Technics EAH AZ100 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, helpful 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 would still want to hear traffic. The Technics EAH AZ100 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when 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.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support this function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a control panel on them. The Technics EAH AZ100 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.
The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
