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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are a bit more affordable and perform exceptionally well for gaming and watching TV, with higher scores in those categories. In contrast, the Sony WF1000XM5 earbuds offer longer battery life per charge and support wireless charging, which Sennheiser doesn't, potentially making them more convenient for everyday use. Both models are well-suited for exercise and air travel and offer robust app support for customization. However, If call and meeting quality are important to you, the Sennheisers have a stronger mic quality compared to the Sonys. Consider your primary activities: Sennheiser is better for multimedia engagement, and Sony offers greater convenience in charging and longer battery life for daily wear. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WF1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
7.3
8.0
The Sony WF1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is good.
Gaming
9.0
5.1
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for gaming, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
Phone Calls
6.7
5.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
4.9
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
TV and Video
8.5
5.4
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is very good for TV and video, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life. The Sony WF1000XM5 has 9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$298
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The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a price of $180 and the Sony WF1000XM5 costs $298.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.7
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 to be excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony WF1000XM5 is very good.
Build Quality
8.9
8.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WF1000XM5 both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and the Sony WF1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Sony WF1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $298 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 5.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 28 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.8 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Sound Guys
Harley Maranan | July 2023
"The Sony WF-1000XM5 is among the best noise canceling earbuds currently on the market, and they aren’t cheap. These earbuds aren’t the best choice for budget-conscious listeners. But if you prioritize active noise cancelation, sound quality, and extensive software support, the WF-1000XM5 is worth its premium price tag."
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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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