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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are a great choice for fitness enthusiasts because of their ear hooks that provide secure fit during exercise, sweatproof certification, and longer battery life, though they may not be as comfortable for all users and their sound quality isn't as refined, especially for immersive experiences like gaming and watching TV. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 offer superior sound quality and noise isolation, with the added benefit of active noise cancelling, making them better suited for frequent travelers and those who prioritize audio fidelity. However, they have a shorter battery life and could be more prone to slippage during intense workouts. Both have good build quality and offer similar features such as wireless charging, but the Sennheisers have an app with an equalizer and additional controls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
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
6.5
7.3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.0
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.0
6.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Beats Powerbeats Pro to be good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.8
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Beats Powerbeats Pro both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 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 | 4.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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