Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Sennheiser
84 Overall Score
vs
Moondrop Starfield 2
Moondrop
23 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
No customer feedback yet
Moondrop Starfield 2
65 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The Moondrop Starfield II IEMs receive mixed feedback. Many users praise their build quality, metal shell, and clear sound, especially for female vocals and electric guitar. However, a recurring and serious issue involves the stock filters becoming clogged with moisture or debris, causing one earpiece to go silent, which frustrates several owners. The cable is also criticized for being uncomfortable over long periods, and some feel the value has decreased compared to newer competitors at the same price point.
Pros
- Excellent build quality with metal shell
- Clear and detailed sound
- Great for female vocals and electric guitar
- Comfortable fit for small ears
- Durable braided cable
Cons
- Stock filters clog with moisture and debris
- One earpiece goes silent due to filter issues
- Uncomfortable cable for long sessions
- Bright and peaky treble for some
- Bass is weak out of the box
Filter issues 5
Build quality 6
Sound quality 8
Cable comfort 2
Value for money 4
Bass performance 2
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | Moondrop Starfield 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless stereo earphones | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | — |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 mm | 10 mm★ |
| Drivers | 7★ | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 12 Hz |
| Freq Max | 21 kHz | 24 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | 122 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Hybrid Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✗ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 7 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 28 hrs★ | — |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Capacity | 77 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | — |
| Mic Count | 6★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Moondrop Starfield 2
- Strong sound (69th percentile)
- Below average mic (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average connectivity (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5091810.907score per dollar
vs
Moondrop Starfield 20.259score per dollar
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 37 specs.
