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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 depends on your preferences and intended use. If comfort and battery life are your top priorities, and you don't mind a larger form factor, the Momentum 4 headphones are probably better. They are over-ear, have excellent noise isolation, and offer outstanding battery life for extended listening sessions. However, if you prefer something more compact and suitable for exercise, the True Wireless 3 earbuds are more portable, offer great noise isolation, and are sweatproof. Both models have an integrated microphone for calls and access to virtual surround features, but the Momentum 4 excels in sound quality for music and TV/video experience. Remember, over-ear headphones like the Momentum 4 generally provide richer sound and comfort over longer periods, while true wireless earbuds like the Momentum True Wireless 3 offer more convenience and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Key differences
Battery
59.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life.
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both good for music.
Gaming
9.0/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both excellent for gaming.
Phone Calls
6.8/10
6.7/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both only fair for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.2/10
8.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.9/10
8.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Cost
$250
$250
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$250
$300
$350
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has a price of $250 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 costs $250.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.9/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to have excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum 4 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"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."
"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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