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Category | Features | Sennheiser Momentum 3 | Technics EAH AZ100 |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 10.6g | 11.8g | |
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 | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 5Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 21,000Hz | 40,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 107dB/mW | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 12hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1.5hours | 2hours | |
has wireless charging | ✓ | ✗ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.2 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
has ldac | ✗ | ✓ | |
has aptx adaptive | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✓ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✗ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | ✗ | 3only | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Compared 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
The Technics EAH AZ100 have a weight of 11.8g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.
Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ100 by -1.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ100 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds . Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together. Technics EAH AZ100 have sweat resistance Sennheiser Momentum 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc Technics EAH AZ100 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 kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Technics EAH AZ100 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 and Sennheiser Momentum 3 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Technics EAH AZ100 sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music 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 without using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ100 driver unit is 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter,
which means 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 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.
Technics EAH AZ100's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to 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 Technics EAH AZ100's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this means that Technics EAH AZ100 generate 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ100's case has a charge of 18 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 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Technics EAH AZ100 by 3 hours It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ100's battery.
It is recommended 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 The Technics EAH AZ100 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and charging case.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Technics EAH AZ100 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have USB TYPE-C.
This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets. The Technics EAH AZ100 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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, older than that of Technics EAH AZ100 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ100 will work well with your MacBook. 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. The 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
Especially useful in noisy areas. The Technics EAH AZ100 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through 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 your surrounding, say you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. Technics EAH AZ100 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
Sennheiser Momentum 3 too 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, Technics EAH AZ100 have a find earbuds feature. Technics EAH AZ100 support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Technics EAH AZ100 have a multipoint of 3 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Technics EAH AZ100 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
The Technics EAH AZ100, so you can easily 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. Technics EAH AZ100 support voice prompts.
Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device. Technics EAH AZ100 come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily damage them. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.