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Momentum True Wireless 3
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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize exercise and travel, the JBL Live Buds 3 offer superior exercise and air travel suitability with sweat and dustproof features, which the Sennheiser lacks. However, for gaming and TV, the Sennheiser Momentum has aptX Adaptive offering lower latency, which improves synchronization between audio and video. Sennheiser also boasts better microphone quality which may be valuable for calls and meetings. Both have active noise cancelling, but Sennheiser is noted to have excellent noise isolation. Sennheisers are lighter, which may contribute to comfort, and they offer more app control customizations to tailor your experience. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the JBL Live Buds 3
  • 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

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Music

7.8
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
7.3
The JBL Live Buds 3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both good for music, though the JBL Live Buds 3 is somewhat better.

Gaming

5.4
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Phone Calls

5.2
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
6.7
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.9
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

TV and Video

5.6
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is poor.

Noise Reduction

8.3
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Buds 3 is very good.

Battery

10.0 Hours
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
7.0 Hours
The JBL Live Buds 3 has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.

Cost

$216
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
$250
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The JBL Live Buds 3 has a price of $216 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $250.
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Key similarities

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Build Quality

8.5
Live Buds 3
Momentum True Wireless 3
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and JBL Live Buds 3 both have very good build quality.

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How the JBL Live Buds 3 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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JBL Live Buds 3Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
JBL Live Buds 3Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

GENERAL

Price
$216
$250
Brand
JBLSennheiser
Release Date
June 1, 2024May 1, 2022
Form Factor
EarbudsEarbuds
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.9/107.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/106.8/10
Gaming Score
5.4/109.1/10
TV and Video Score
5.7/108.6/10
Exercise Score
8.4/106.6/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
10 Hours7 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
2 Hours1.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.35.2
Case Battery Life
3028

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
YesYes
Noise Reduction Score
8.4/109.1/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
YesYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/108/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
8.5/108.9/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
LargeMedium
Weight (headset or single earbud)
8.8 Grams5.8 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Major HiFi

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 JBL

JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.

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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