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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize battery life and a stem design with a more snug fit during exercise, the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) could be more suitable, especially since they're more affordable. However, for superior noise isolation, build quality, soundstage, and low latency which makes them better suited to gaming and watching TV, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are the better choice. Sennheiser also offers better mic quality, which is beneficial for calls, and an equippable app with customizations. The Apple Airpods do work seamlessly within the Apple ecosystem, so if you have other Apple devices, you may benefit from a more integrated user experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $180.
Build Quality
7.6
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.9
6.7
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both only fair for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.0
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 28 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Alex Schiffer | May 2022
"With the Momentum True Wireless 3, Sennheiser cements itself yet again as one of the go-to brands for wireless sound quality. It has a fun and engaging sound signature that has great bass and a great stage, accomplishing what only some of the best Bluetooth earphones can, and that’s clarity."
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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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