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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 offers excellent sound quality and active noise cancelling, making them a great choice for immersive music listening, travel, and high-fidelity audio content. They have a good built-in microphone and are suitable for exercise due to sweat resistance. However, they are more expensive and might not be as comfortable for everyone compared to over-ear options. The Sony WH-CH520, meanwhile, is described as very comfortable and offers good sound at a more budget-friendly price. They lack active noise cancelling and may not suit those looking for the highest audio quality, but they provide excellent battery life, which is beneficial for extended use without frequent charging. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
- Excellent for gaming
Advantages of the Sony WH-CH520
- The Sony WH-CH520 has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.
Key differences
Noise Reduction
9.1
4.6
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sony WH-CH520 is poor.
Battery
7.0 Hours
52.0 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has 7 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-CH520 has 52 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$40
$0
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$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a price of $250 and the Sony WH-CH520 costs $40.
Build Quality
8.9
7.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has very good build quality, while the Sony WH-CH520 has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
7.3
7.6
The Sony WH-CH520 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both good for music.
Gaming
9.0
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 to be excellent for gaming, while the Sony WH-CH520 is very good.
Phone Calls
6.7
6.7
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WH-CH520 are both only fair for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.0
8.0
The Sony WH-CH520 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.5
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and Sony WH-CH520 are both very good for TV and video.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 and the Sony WH-CH520 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 | Sony WH-CH520 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2022 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | 8.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 7 Hours | 52 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.9 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 28 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 4.6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.8 Grams | 147.41 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."
Sony WH-CH520
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | September 2023
"If you’re looking for headphones that simply do what you ask them to: the Sony WH-CH520 is a decent option, even if it isn’t very exciting. Sony’s WH-CHXXX line fits this role quite well, and the WH-CH520 offers a decent raft of quality-of-life updates over its predecessor that should keep listeners happy. If the Sony WH-CH520 were a car, it’d be the boring-but-safe commuter compact."
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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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