The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are Bluetooth in-ear headphones. They're the next generation of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless, but they've added an active noise cancelling feature and increased the number of additional charges in the carrying case to three. While they're satisfactory at noise isolation, their ANC is only a slight improvement over passive noise isolation and their battery life is still short, even for truly wireless headphones. They also lack low-bass and their treble is veiled and dull.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are okay for mixed use. They're somewhat comfortable, but may not be the best choice if you're wearing them for multiple hours. They're stable enough for light physical activity and their noise isolation performance is satisfactory enough for cutting down office chatter. However, their ANC is only a slight improvement over passive noise isolation. They also struggle to reproduce low-bass and their treble is uneven and underemphasized. Their high latency and mediocre overall mic performance make them a poor choice for gaming.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are unremarkable for neutral sound. They lack in low-bass and their treble is veiled and dull. However, their mid-range is fairly smooth and if you want to tweak the sound, the companion app has a graphic EQ plus some presets. Their in-ear design also creates consistent sound reproduction among various users but this same design can't produce a wide or spacious soundstage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are decent for commuting. While they're not the most comfortable for long plane rides, they have a satisfactory active noise cancellation feature. Unfortunately, while their noise isolation performance is satisfactory, their ANC is only a slight improvement over passive noise isolation. Even when on, it struggles to isolate low noise like plane engines. The battery life is low and it won't last through an overnight flight but there are three additional charges in the case, which is nice.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are good for sports and fitness. They're compact, easily portable, and are stable enough for light physical activity. Some may find them fatiguing to wear for long periods though. Still, as they're truly wireless, you don't have to worry about an audio cable snagging on anything while you move and their touch-sensitive controls make it easy to adjust what you're listening to. They're also rated IPX4 for water resistance, although we don't test for this.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are passable for office use. While they're somewhat comfortable, they can be fatiguing to wear for long periods. Although they have a satisfactory noise isolation performance, their ANC is only a slight improvement over their passive noise isolation. That being said, it can still help cut down some office chatter. On the downside, their battery life also won't be enough to get you through your day without a pause to recharge.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones and aren't recommended for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with PS4 or Xbox One and while you can use them on Bluetooth-enabled PCs or mobile devices, their latency is too high for any competitive gaming.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones and can't be used wired.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are unremarkable for phone calls. The integrated mic captures voice as thin and lacking in detail but you shouldn't have too much of a problem being understood. However, this mic also struggles to separate voice from even moderately noisy environments, so if you need to make a call, it's best to do so in a quiet space.
These headphones look almost identical to their predecessor, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless. They have the same black plastic design with a silver metallic accent and their bulky shape still sticks out of your ear. However, they haven't lost their premium look and they're still quite dense. The only visible difference is that this generation has several mic holes for their ANC on the earbud.
These headphones are somewhat comfortable. Their bulky design can put pressure on the interior of your ear and can cause fatigue if you wear them for long periods, especially if you have small ears. On the bright side, they're very lightweight and they come with four differently sized ear tips so you can find a fit that feels best for you.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have good touch-sensitive controls. Most music-related controls such as play/pause and track skipping are on the left earbud and are registered by tapping. The right earbud turns on/off voice assistant with one tap and turns on/off ANC with three taps. All call management also happens on the right earbud using taps. Controlling volume is fairly easy as you hold down either the left or right ear to decrease or increase volume respectively.
The charging case is great. This solid case has a dark gray fabric wrap that can protect your headphones from drops and impacts. While there's no lock to prevent the case from opening up if it falls to the ground, it has a magnet to help keep the earbuds in place.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are very well-built headphones. They're made of dense plastic and their sleek metal accents also double as touch-sensitive controls. They should survive a few drops or impacts without too much damage. The case is similarly sturdy. The earbuds are rated IPX4 for water resistance but we don't currently test for this.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are stable enough for light physical activities like running. While they lack stability fins, they still don't move around too much. However, they stick out of the ear a bit and can get in your way if you're changing shirts. Luckily, they don't have any audio cables so you don't have to worry about a cable snagging and ripping the earbuds out of your ears.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have great bass accuracy. Although the low-bass is underemphasized, resulting in a less thumpy sound, the rest of the response is fairly balanced. The slight overemphasis in the high-bass brings warmth and fullness but it shouldn't make your mix overtly muddy.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have poor treble accuracy. The low-treble is veiled causing vocals and lead instruments to lose their presence and detail. The mid-treble range is also uneven so sibilants like S and T sounds can sound both dull and piercing at different frequencies.
The peaks and dips performance of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 is okay. The peak in the high-mid makes voices and lead instruments honky but the steep dip in the low treble reduces their clarity and detail. The spike in the mid-treble also makes sibilants in this range sharp and piercing.
The stereo imaging of these headphones is great. The GD graph shows that the entire group delay response is below the audibility threshold, resulting in a tight bass and a transparent treble reproduction. Although there's a very slight mismatch in amplitude between the left and right drivers, the frequency and phase response are well-matched. This is important for the accurate placement and localization of objects and instruments (like voices and footsteps) in the stereo image. However, these results are only valid for our unit and yours may perform differently.
Like most in-ears, the soundstage of these headphones is poor. Achieving a speaker-like and out-of-head soundstage largely relies on the activation of the pinna or outer ear. However, the design of in-ears bypasses the pinna and doesn't interact with it. As these headphones also have a closed-back design, their soundstage tends to be less open than that of open-back headphones.
These headphones don't have any virtual soundstage features.
These are the settings used to test the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. Our results are only valid when listening using these settings.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have a satisfactory noise isolation performance. Unfortunately, their ANC is only a slight improvement over passive noise isolation, and some headphones without an ANC feature like the Boltune BT-BH024 Truly Wireless actually have a better noise isolation performance than these headphones. That being said, the Sennheiser's passive and active noise isolation can still help to block out mid-range sounds like chatter and reduce higher-pitched noise such as the hum of A/C systems. They really struggle to cut down low-bass sounds like bus and plane engines though, even when ANC is on.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have an integrated microphone.
The recording quality of this microphone is satisfactory. While it's slightly better than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless, voices still sound thin and lack detail.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have a disappointing battery performance. The manufacturer advertises a 7-hour battery life but it's only with the ANC off. Otherwise, they have slightly over four hours of continuous playtime but it won't be enough to get you through a workday without pausing to recharge them. There are also three additional charges in the case, which is nice but for the amount of playback you get out of these headphones, their charge time can seem long. There's no power-saving feature either.
Update 01/04/2020: We originally reported that the Sennheiser Smart Control app offered a parametric EQ. However, we don't consider this to be a true parametric EQ since you can only adjust a single band frequency. We have updated the Equalizer test results to 'Graphic EQ + Presets' to better represent the app's capabilities.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have an alright companion app called Sennheiser Smart Control which is available on Android and iOS. With it, you can customize the number of taps and holds for registering commands on both earbuds. It also has a graphic EQ with presets and a smart pause feature, which you can turn on and off. While you can turn the ANC on and off too, you won't be able to adjust its level.
Update 05/19/2020: We've remeasured both PC latencies. The test results now show a lower latency on aptX than on SBC.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 have okay Bluetooth connectivity. They don't support multi-device or NFC pairing, which means that you can only connect to one device at a time, and their PC latency is extremely high. However, on iOS and Android, they have no lag at all when streaming via Youtube, although this app may be compensating for latency. Other apps seem to compensate for latency too, so your mileage may vary in real-life usage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are Bluetooth-only headphones.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 can only be used via Bluetooth on Bluetooth-enabled PCs and they aren't compatible with the PS4. Due to their high latency, they aren't recommended for gaming.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are Bluetooth-only and therefore aren't compatible with the Xbox One.
These headphones come with a charging case that holds three additional charges and uses a USB-C cable connection. Unfortunately, you won't be able to wirelessly charge it.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 are in-ear headphones and are the newest generation of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless. They have an added active noise cancelling feature and carry one more charge in their case. However, their ANC isn't as strong as other ANC headphones on the market and for truly wireless headphones, their battery life isn't that long either. Check out our reviews for the best noise cancelling headphones, the best true wireless earbuds, and the best wireless Bluetooth headphones.
The Sony WF-1000XM3 Truly Wireless are better overall headphones than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Sony have a more balanced sound, have a longer continuous battery life, and are slightly more comfortable. Their ANC is also better at isolating noise, especially in the bass and mid-range.
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless are better headphones than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Bose are more comfortable and stable. Their sound profile is better-balanced and their ANC feature can significantly reduce more noise than the Sennheiser. Their integrated mic and battery perform better overall. However, the Sennheiser offer a graphic EQ and presets via their companion app, which is nice if you like to tweak their sound to your liking.
The Jabra Elite 85t Truly Wireless are better than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Jabra are more comfortable, and their default sound profile is more neutral and balanced. They have a better noise isolation performance and a longer continuous battery life.
The Jabra Elite 75t Truly Wireless are better overall headphones than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Jabra are more comfortable, have a longer continuous battery life, and can pair with up to two different devices. They also have a more bass-heavy sound, which is good for genres like EDM and hip-hop. However, the Sennheiser have an ANC feature that is slightly better than the Jabra's passive noise isolation.
The Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless are better overall in-ear headphones than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Apple are more comfortable, have a better-balanced and more neutral sound profile, and their ANC is more effective at reducing background noise. Their battery life is also longer, and their charging case provides two additional charges over that of the Sennheiser. However, the Sennheiser have a slightly better performing microphone.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and the Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless are very similar headphones but the CX 400BT are slightly better. While both earbuds are similarly comfortable and well-built, the CX 400BT have a very similar noise isolation performance to the MOMENTUM, even though they don't have an ANC feature. The CX 400BT also have a better-performing integrated mic.
The Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless are better headphones for sports and fitness than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2. The Jabra are smaller, more comfortable, and have long continuous battery life. They even have a more bass-heavy sound to keep you pumped up while you exercise. While the Sennheiser have active noise cancelling, the Jabra are still able to reduce slightly more noise without having an ANC feature.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 is the next generation of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless. They're almost the same headphones and they even have a very similar sound profile, but the newer generation has one more charge in its carrying case as well as an ANC feature. However, their ANC is only a slight improvement over their passive noise isolation.
Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer either the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 or the Klipsch T5 II True Wireless Sport. The Klipsch are more comfortable, and they have longer continuous battery life and a better noise isolation performance. However, the Sennheiser are better-built. If you like to customize the sound of your headphones, the Sennheiser also have a graphic EQ and presets available in their companion app.
The Boltune BT-BH024 Truly Wireless perform similarly to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The Boltune have a somewhat more neutral sound profile, and they have a more consistent frequency response. While the Sennheiser have a slightly more neutral bass reproduction, some users may prefer the Boltune's bass-heavy sound. Despite the fact that the Sennheiser have an ANC feature, the Boltune have a better noise isolation performance. They also have longer battery life. However, the Sennheiser have easier-to-use controls and a companion app that allows you to customize the sound profile using a graphic EQ.