Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless Earbuds (2018)

Good spatial imaging ; Rich sound ; Good core Bluetooth performance

Some inter-earpiece blips ; The price is high

Technically accomplished true wireless earphones offering lush sound – but the price is high and intuitiveness isn't what it should be

Best audio among true wireless earbuds ; Respectable battery life ; Refined design ; USB-C charging

Frustrating touch controls ; Don’t always turn off when you put them in the case ; Pricey compared to other capable models

Strong full-range sound Stylish design Case comes with two full charges

Imprecise volume control Could be more comfortable

With stylish design, smart controls, and professional sound, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earbuds are a great cordless alternative to those fed up with trailing cables or wired remotes.

Excellent audio performance with rich lows and solid balance. Free app includes user-adjustable EQ to dial in preferred sound signature. Excellent mic intelligibility. Transparent listening mode.

Expensive. On-ear controls are a little cluttered.

Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless earphones sound great. There's solid bass depth without going overboard, and you can tweak the sound signature to your liking. The mic clarity and transparent listening mode will likely appeal to business travelers,...

The best, purest sound of any true wireless buds yet ; Durable earbud design and case ; Comfortable ; Good microphone performance

Wildly unintuitive touch controls ; Flaky wireless ; Need to have the case with you at all times ; Twice the price and size of AirPods

Wireless headphones, in all forms and sizes, are going through a period of rapid transition and transformation. For its first entry into the true wireless realm, Sennheiser has upheld its reputation for excellent sound, but the company hasn’t completed...

Ergonomic design ; Incredible in-ear audio ; Magnetic carry case is hugely convenient

So costly for something so small

Sennheiser's first 'true wireless' earbuds ditch the neck cable for boxy earbuds that are light, comfortable, and capable of improbably premium sound. There are cheaper options out there, but Sennheiser's offering may emerge as the best argument yet...

Great sound with app-based EQ adjustment to tailor ; Sensible design and splash-resistance ; AptX and Bluetooth 5.0 ; Included case is portable and charges buds quickly

Battery life isn't the best on the market (around 3hrs per charge with two more from the case) ; Pretty pricey all considered ; Touch controls take time to get used to

Sound quality is great, these buds can go for at least three hours outside their case, and come with one of the best-designed charging cases on the market. They're not the cheapest around though - which might make their prolific competition equally or...

Minimal audio leakage. Support for aptX-LL Bluetooth codec. Well-built and durable design. Graphic EQ in companion app. Very good passive noise isolation. Stable, breathable fit.

Short battery life. In-ear fit might not be for everyone. Poor microphone recording quality. Sub-par treble accuracy.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless are adequate for mixed usage. Their bass-heavy sound profile is better-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop, though it can be adjusted with a graphic EQ in their companion app. However, their in-ear fit may not...

Very accomplished sound ; Decent touch- and voice-control ; aptX 5.0 and aptX low-latency Bluetooth

Biggish buds and charging case ; Humdrum battery life

“Go big or go home” – Sennheiser knows which it prefers