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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're an audiophile seeking the highest overall sound quality, especially for music, the Sennheiser IE600 would be an excellent choice, though they're wired, costlier, and lack features like active noise cancelling (ANC) and wireless connectivity. On the other hand, if you value convenience, such as wireless freedom, ANC for noisy environments, and features optimized for calls, gaming, and use with both Android and Apple devices, the Momentum True Wireless 3 offers a very good sound quality with a more balanced set of features for everyday use and they're more affordable. However, for those who engage in rigorous activities, neither of these options is ideal, as they're not sweatproof. Choose the IE600 for focused listening sessions and the momentum for a versatile, feature-rich experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is good.
Gaming
6.7
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser IE600 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.5
6.7
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.4
8.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
TV and Video
9.3
8.5
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
N/A
7.0 Hours
The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser IE600 has a price of $600 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $250.
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Build Quality
9.0
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser IE600 to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser IE600 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser IE600 | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 28 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 5.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
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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 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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