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Updated January 10, 2024·

If your priority is sound quality and you prefer headphones for an immersive music experience, the Beats Solo 3 may suit you; however, their comfort score is lower which could affect long listening sessions. They can connect both wirelessly and with a cable, giving you flexibility in usage, but they aren't the best for calls and meetings. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds provide a better call experience and more comfort, which makes them better for extended wear and versatile activities, such as exercise. They also support active noise cancelling, helping you focus in noisy environments, and they're considerably lighter than the Beats. Both have good sound quality for music, though the Beats have a slight edge there. Consider the Momentum True Wireless 2 if you value portability, comfort, and plan to use them for calls or need active noise cancelling. Choose the Beats Solo 3 if you prefer the over-ear experience with slightly better sound quality for music and the option to use a wire when needed, but remember they might not be as comfortable for long periods. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
  • The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
  • Good for exercise
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Phone Calls

4.7
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
6.2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.8
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
7.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

5.3
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
6.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.

Battery

41.5 Hours
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
5.5 Hours
The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Cost

$117
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
$202
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The Beats Solo 3 has a price of $117 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 costs $202.

Build Quality

8.0
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
9.2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has excellent build quality, while the Beats Solo 3 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

6.3
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
6.0
The Beats Solo 3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both only fair for music.

Gaming

5.3
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
5.3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for gaming.

TV and Video

5.6
Solo 3
Momentum True Wireless 2
5.4
The Beats Solo 3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for TV and video.

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How the Beats Solo 3 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Beats Solo 3Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
Beats Solo 3Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

GENERAL

Price
$117
$202
Brand
BeatsSennheiser
Release Date
October 1, 2016April 1, 2020
Form Factor
HeadphonesEarbuds
Connectivity
Wired + WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.3/106/10
Phone Calls Score
4.7/106.3/10
Gaming Score
5.3/105.4/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/105.5/10
Exercise Score
5.9/107.1/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
41.5 Hours5.5 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
4.25.1
Case Battery Life
N/A28

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoYes
Noise Reduction Score
5.3/106.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
5.4/107/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8/109.2/10
Comfort score
5.7/107.6/10
Size
N/AMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
213.1 Grams6 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

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What HiFi?

What HiFi? | November 2022
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."

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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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