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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and active noise canceling for an immersive music experience or use in noisy environments like air travel, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is the better choice, also offering an app with equalizer and customization features for a personalized experience. However, they are generally more expensive than the Google Pixel Buds A Series, which offer a good balance of sound performance and comfort at a lower price, along with quick charging and a lower latency that is beneficial for gaming. The Pixel Buds are optimized for Android and are a great pick if you prefer Google ecosystem integration and need a high-quality mic for calls and meetings. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
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
6.4
7.3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is good for music, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is only fair.
Phone Calls
8.5
6.7
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$180
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $180.
Build Quality
7.4
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.6
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 to be excellent for gaming, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.0
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android 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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