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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for excellent sound quality for music, prefer a robust build, and need long battery life within the case, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 may be the better option. However, if you require higher performance during calls and meetings, appreciate a more portable design, and prioritize active noise cancelling for use in noisy environments or during air travel, you might lean towards the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ. Consider that the Sennheisers also offer longer battery life for the earbuds themselves and include secure fit silicone fins which may be advantageous for physical activities. Both support aptX Adaptive codec ensuring high-quality audio over Bluetooth for compatible devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Good for music
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 Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
8.0/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ 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 Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Cost
$176
$250
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$350
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $176 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $250.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 to be good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.2/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ to be good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair.
Battery
6.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
8.9/10
8.9/10
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 both have very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
"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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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