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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you value sound isolation for a more immersive listening experience, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are better because they have a closed design. However, they may be less comfortable during long sessions compared to the Sony Linkbuds, which offer an open design that might be more comfortable but allow more ambient noise. For those who require situational awareness, like outdoor runners or commuters, the Sony Linkbuds can be a safer choice. Also, the Linkbuds have a unique open ring driver design, which is a consideration if you're looking for a less traditional earbud style. The Sennheisers might provide a better bass response due to their closed design, while the Sonys, due to their open design, may deliver a more natural soundstage. Keep in mind that battery life also differs, where the Sennheisers have a longer playtime per charge. If you prioritize having a microphone for calls, both have integrated mics, so they are equally suitable in that regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- The Sony Linkbuds has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2.
Key differences
Music
6.0
6.6
The Sony Linkbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both only fair for music, though the Sony Linkbuds is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.2
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both only fair for phone calls, though the Sony Linkbuds is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.5
2.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Cost
$195
$178
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The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has a price of $195 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.5
The Sony Linkbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.4
5.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
Build Quality
9.2
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 both have excellent build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$195 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2020 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 28 | 17.5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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