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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, consider your primary use. The Bose earbuds offer superior comfort and are highly suited for air travel due to better noise isolation, making them preferable for frequent flyers or those seeking a quiet listening experience. The Sennheiser earbuds, however, are better for gaming and TV watching due to lower latency and a longer battery life in the case, making them great for extended sessions without charging. If call quality is critical, the Sennheiser also has a better microphone. Both are suitable for exercise, provide app-based customization, and optimized for both Android and Apple devices. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
Very good for exercise
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
5.5/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1/10
6.7/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.0/10
8.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
6.2/10
8.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
9.1/10
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
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The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has a price of $199 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $200.
Build Quality
9.2/10
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality.
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How the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
"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 Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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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