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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a major concern and you want earbuds that provide decent quality for music and calls with the added benefit of being sweatproof, the JBL Live Free NC+ might suit you, but keep in mind that they may not be the best for gaming or TV due to potential latency issues. On the other hand, if you're prepared to invest in premium sound quality with low latency, making them excellent for gaming and watching TV, and prefer high-quality microphone performance for calls and meetings, then the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 could be the right choice, especially with features like AptX Lossless codec for superior sound and active noise cancelling for a more immersive experience. However, Sennheisers are significantly more expensive, so it's important to consider if the additional features align with your priorities and usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JBL Live Free NC+
- The JBL Live Free NC+ has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is good for music, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Gaming
5.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is excellent for gaming, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for TV and video, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
8.3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live Free NC+ is good.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.5 Hours
The JBL Live Free NC+ has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 has 7.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$60
$300
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The JBL Live Free NC+ has a price of $60 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 costs $300.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.6
7.2
The JBL Live Free NC+ and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.1
The JBL Live Free NC+ and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and JBL Live Free NC+ both have very good build quality.
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How the JBL Live Free NC+ and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| JBL Live Free NC+ | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$60 | $300 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | JBL | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | March 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 7.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.4 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 30 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 7 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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JBL Live Free NC+
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Maike Paeßens | 2020
"JBL has added great-sounding, rock-solid all-rounders with a pleasant, warm sound character to their range. They are equipped with a high level of functionality that can be customised via the app. Some compromises have to be made with the active noise cancellation, which has a discreet effect, while the ambient mode and the Talkthru function proved to be powerful despite a perceptible background noise."
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Andy Madden | January 2024
"It’s fair to say our brief time with the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 was a generally positive one. Comfort levels seem similar to what we have experienced before and the general flavour of sound was to our liking although we need to get a pair in to test and put up against the big rivals at the money from Bose and Sony. It could be an interesting contest."
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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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