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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're budget-conscious and heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, Apple Airpods (2nd generation) would be a suitable and more affordable choice; they offer quick pairing with Apple devices and good overall sound quality. However, they fall short for activities like gaming and TV due to lower metrics in these areas. Sennheiser Momentum Sport, on the other hand, excels in sound quality and features like active noise cancelling, sweat and dust resistance, and specialized sports accessories, making them better for exercise and outdoor activities. They also support a higher-quality codec for better sound over Bluetooth and are more robust in build quality, but they come at a premium price point. If you prioritize higher audio fidelity and sports features over cost and ecosystem integration, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport may be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Good for TV and video
Very good for exercise
Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8/10
7.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8/10
8.8/10
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
TV and Video
5.4/10
7.8/10
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
8.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$330
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The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport costs $330.
Build Quality
7.6/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has excellent build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum Sport to be good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1/10
7.8/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods (2nd generation) to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
"We hadn't been expecting a new pair of dedicated sports buds but the surprise was nonetheless exciting. I got to try out the new buds at CES 2024 and while they have stayed true to delivering that "signature" Sennheiser sound, with a wide soundstage and strong sense of detail, it’s the extra wearable tech inside them that stands out to me against the best workout headphones."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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