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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize comfort and battery life, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 would be a better choice as they have higher comfort and substantial battery life. Their over-ear design is great for air travel and has superior active noise canceling, making them ideal for noisy environments. However, they are bulkier, potentially less portable, and more expensive. On the other hand, the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) earbuds are more portable, have a satisfactory battery life, are sweatproof, and offer versatility for exercise, with a lower price point. They also support low latency mode, which is beneficial for gaming. However, their in-ear design may be less comfortable for long periods and less effective at noise isolation compared to over-ear headphones. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
Key differences
Gaming
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Phone Calls
7.9
6.8
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good.
TV and Video
8.0
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good.
Battery
6.7 Hours
59.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$250
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both good for music.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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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