Technics Eah Az80 Vs. Sennheiser Momentum 3 Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ80'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 AZ80, 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 AZ80 have a weight of 14g . We take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Technics EAH AZ80 with a difference -3.4g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ80 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Technics EAH AZ80 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, training in workout bodysuits, etc Technics EAH AZ80 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo 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 AZ80 have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ80 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that suites your chill time.

The Technics EAH AZ80 stay tightly in place, creating a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Sennheiser Momentum 3, and Technics EAH AZ80 have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 3mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound. The Technics EAH AZ80's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum 3 make sound with a juicier bass than the Technics EAH AZ80 Technics EAH AZ80's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component produces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sennheiser Momentum 3's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, this implies that Technics EAH AZ80 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum 3 Technics EAH AZ80's battery life is 7.5 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 have to charge the device less often.

Sennheiser Momentum 3's battery life is less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ80's case is said to have a charge of 17.5 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours 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 AZ80 by 3.5 hours It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ80's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 0.5 hours The Technics EAH AZ80, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support wireless charging, always look out for the charging standard of the earbuds.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

The Technics EAH AZ80 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sennheiser Momentum 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, older than that of Technics EAH AZ80 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. Technics EAH AZ80 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ80 Technics EAH AZ80 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ80 will work well with your iPad. 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 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 AZ80 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 AZ80 have 8 microphones. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ80 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Technics EAH AZ80 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Technics EAH AZ80 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them 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, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Sennheiser Momentum 3 support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life. The Technics EAH AZ80 support fast charging.

Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes. Technics EAH AZ80 support multipoint of 3 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Technics EAH AZ80 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also support this function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

The Technics EAH AZ80, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have a control panel on them. Technics EAH AZ80 have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

The Technics EAH AZ80 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Technics EAH AZ80 come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sennheiser Momentum 3 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.