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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're using Apple devices, the AirPods Pro 2 integrate seamlessly, offering features like easy switching between devices and Spatial Audio. They're lighter and have a slightly longer battery life during typical use. However, for audiophiles, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 offer superior soundstage and customization options with an equalizer in their app. The Sennheisers also support a broader range of Bluetooth codecs, which may provide better sound quality with compatible devices. Both have good build quality, active noise cancelling, and are sweatproof, but only the AirPods support wireless charging. Consider the Sennheisers if audio customization and Android optimization are crucial, or choose the AirPods for a streamlined Apple experience and wireless charging convenience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
8.4/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
6.7/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
8.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
9.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Cost
$199
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The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $200.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple Airpods Pro 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
"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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