Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
JBL Reflect Aero
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
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JBL Reflect Aero
The JBL Reflect Aero TWS earphones have polarized reviews. While some users praise the sound quality, fit, and value, many report serious issues with charging alignment, connectivity, and durability, with several units failing within months. The charging case is a common pain point, often requiring precise placement to charge, and the microphone and noise cancelling are criticized in noisy environments.
Pros
- Great sound quality
- Good noise cancelling
- Comfortable fit
- Secure wing design
- Good value for money
Cons
- Charging alignment issues
- Connectivity problems
- Poor durability
- Weak microphone in noise
- Earbuds fall out
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | JBL Reflect Aero | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless stereo earphones | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | 3 x Pair of Different Sized Eartips |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.06 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 mm★ | 6.800000190734863 mm |
| Drivers | 7★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 21 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive | bluetooth, noise cancellation, wireless |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Hybrid Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.8 |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime | 15 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | 16 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Capacity | 77 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | VoiceAware |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | My JBL Headphones App |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
JBL Reflect Aero
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 offers 4.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 37 specs.