Sony MDR-E9LP
Sony
34 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW3
Sennheiser
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony MDR-E9LP
55 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The product receives mixed feedback. Some users praise its comfort, affordability, and reliability, especially for those who get headaches from other earphones. However, many complain about poor sound quality, poor fit, and durability issues like one ear failing after 13 months.
Pros
- Comfortable for long use
- Affordable price
- No charging needed
- Good for headache sufferers
- Simple and reliable design
Cons
- Poor sound quality
- Poor fit for some ears
- Durability issues
- No microphone or controls
- Flat and bassless sound
Sound quality 6
Comfort 2
Fit 3
Durability 2
Value for money 2
Design 2
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW3
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sony MDR-E9LP | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | wired | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | 2x earbuds | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.02 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 13.5 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | 18 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 20 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 104 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sony MDRE9LP/BLU Earbud Headphones, Blue | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | — | Yes |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | proprietary | 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
Sony MDR-E9LP
- Strong affordability (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong sound (68th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW3
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Sony MDR-E9LP0.014score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW30.002score per dollar
Sony MDR-E9LP offers 7.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MTW3
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 38 specs.
