The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are the third generation of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless. These premium buds aim to improve and refine their predecessor's performance and design. They look much more reminiscent of Sennheiser's more affordable CX lineup, and those design cues continue with the next generation, Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, too. While the adaptive noise cancelling (ANC) system automatically adjusts to your environment's noise levels, Sennheiser also re-tuned the sound, bringing the earbuds more in line with the manufacturer's audiophile offerings.
Our Verdict
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are decent for neutral sound. They have a more balanced sound than their predecessor, but they still skew bass-heavy due to a dip in their treble range. This dip hurts the comprehensibility of vocals and lead instruments as well as dulls sibilants. On the upside, their companion app offers a 5-band graphic EQ, presets, and sound personalization so that you can adjust their sound.
- 5-band graphic EQ available in companion app.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are very good for commutes and travel. They have an adaptive ANC system, which does a good job of reducing background noise like the low rumble of bus engines and passenger chit-chat. Their continuous battery life lasts over eight hours, and their case supplies three additional charges. They're well-built and have a decently comfortable fit, suitable for long trips. An IPX4 rating helps to protect the buds from raindrops or humid days.
- Good overall noise isolation.
- Stable and decently comfortable in-ear fit.
- Premium build quality.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are great for sports and fitness. They have three different stability fins, which help ensure that the buds stay in your ear while you're moving, and the buds themselves are well-built and certified IPX4 for resistance against water splashes. They're very portable and lightweight, but their in-ear fit is a little bulky, and the stability fins can be uncomfortable, depending on your ear shape.
- Stable and decently comfortable in-ear fit.
- Premium build quality.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are decent for office use. These buds have an ANC system that tackles typical workplace noise like ambient chatter and the hum of AC units well. They also leak very little audio at high volumes and have a decently comfortable fit. They last for over eight hours continuously, and their carrying case supplies an additional three charges if you need it. They even support multi-device pairing with up to three devices.
- Good overall noise isolation.
- Stable and decently comfortable in-ear fit.
- Multi-device pairing with up to three devices.
- Bad passive soundstage.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are Bluetooth-only headphones and aren't recommended for wireless gaming. They aren't compatible with most consoles, and even though you can use them on Bluetooth-enabled PCs, their latency is likely too high for competitive gaming, even when using aptX Adaptive (Low Latency).
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are truly wireless earbuds, and you can't use them wired.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are alright for phone calls. These buds have an integrated mic with a noise gate to help it separate background noise from your voice. That said, the mic offers an okay overall performance. Your voice lacks body, and speech can be drowned out by loud noise. On the upside, the buds are noise cancelling and can block out a good amount of background noise.
- Good overall noise isolation.
- Bad passive soundstage.
Changelog
- Updated Sep 16, 2024: We fixed a decimal point mistake, so the weight in the
- Updated May 10, 2024: This review has been updated in the Sound Profile and Noise Isolation - Full Range sections for a comparison to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4.
- Updated Apr 04, 2024: We've retested ANC Wind Handling with updated methodology.
- Updated Apr 04, 2024: This review's Bluetooth Connection section was updated to compare the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 True Wireless.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 come in three color variants: 'Graphite', 'White', and 'Black'. We tested the 'Black' variant, and you can see our model's label here. If you come across another variant of these headphones, please let us know in the forums, and we'll update our review.
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The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are the next generation of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and the precursor to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 True Wireless. While they look a lot more like the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless than the MOMENTUM 2, there have been a couple of performance-driven changes that help these headphones stand out from the rest of Sennheiser's truly wireless lineup. This manufacturer has significantly improved the buds' ANC, though it falls short of competitors like the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless, and the next generation, MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, their ANC is still pretty competitive. They've also re-tuned the sound profile with a bassier and warmer sound, and their 5-band graphic EQ can help out if you want more treble.
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The Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless are better in-ears than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3. The Sony are more comfortable and have better noise isolation performance, largely due to their memory foam ear tips, which help form an airtight seal. They also support LDAC, which is a Hi-Res codec. However, the Sennheiser are better built and support multi-device pairing with up to three devices simultaneously, one more than the Sony. Both headphones have customizable sound profiles, thanks to their companion apps' graphic EQs, though.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are somewhat better in-ears than the Beats Fit Pro True Wireless. The Sennheiser are more comfortable, and feel better built. They also have better battery performance, and their app offers more customization features. However, the Beats have a more stable in-ear fit and a more neutral default sound profile. Their ANC system can also block out more ambient sound.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are better by most metrics than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3, but not by an enormous margin. Updates to the 4 include better noise cancelling that reduces more midrange noise like ambient traffic din and low-humming HVAC units. They're also slightly more futureproof with the Auracast feature, which isn't widely supported but allows you to receive local Bluetooth audio over open feeds, such as airport announcements. They have added dust resistance with an IP54 rating. On the other hand, the 3 have a slightly longer battery life, and you can use multi-pair to connect to up to three devices rather than just two on the 4. However, while their noise isolating is good, it's not as effective.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 and the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless have different strengths, and depending on your usage, you may prefer either one. While both pairs of headphones have a premium build and great noise isolation performances, the True Wireless 3 are lighter, more portable, and stable, thanks to their in-ear design. They're less prone to inconsistencies in audio delivery. However, the MOMENTUM 4 are over-ears and more comfortable. They have a significantly better battery performance.
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