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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you enjoy high-fidelity music and have a dedicated amplifier, the HifiMan Sundara headphones are an excellent option, but they lack a built-in microphone and are not ideal for calls, meetings, or exercise. For active lifestyles and multi-functional use, including sports, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds offer sweat and dust resistance, health tracking features, and a more secure fit for movement. They also support wireless connectivity and active noise canceling for versatile environments. However, the open-back nature of the Sundara typically offers a more expansive soundstage, whereas earbuds like the Sennheiser will offer more privacy and isolation. The Sundara require careful handling and are not as portable, while the Sennheiser are better for on-the-go use with features like ear detection and a charging case. Choose the Sundara for critical listening in a stationary, quiet environment, and the Momentum Sport for an all-around, robust feature set, especially during physical activities or travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum Sport
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.5
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good.
Gaming
7.2
8.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Sundara is good.
Phone Calls
4.9
7.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
7.8
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$279
$330
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The HifiMan Sundara has a price of $279 and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport costs $330.
Build Quality
8.2
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Sundara has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.8
7.8
The Sennheiser Momentum Sport and HifiMan Sundara are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the HifiMan Sundara and the Sennheiser Momentum Sport compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| HifiMan Sundara | Sennheiser Momentum Sport |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$279 | $330 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | HifiMan | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2020 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.4 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 24 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 394.6 Grams | 6.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
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Tech Radar
Amelia Schwanke | January 2024
"We hadn't been expecting a new pair of dedicated sports buds but the surprise was nonetheless exciting. I got to try out the new buds at CES 2024 and while they have stayed true to delivering that "signature" Sennheiser sound, with a wide soundstage and strong sense of detail, it’s the extra wearable tech inside them that stands out to me against the best workout headphones."
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About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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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