Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Sennheiser
82 Overall Score
vs
Shure SE535-CL
Shure
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
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Shure SE535-CL
72 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Shure SE425 earphones deliver outstanding sound quality with crystal-clear vocals and a balanced soundstage, making them ideal for pop music and female vocals. However, the included cables are a major letdown—users report flimsy construction, crackling sounds from the wired cable, and a cheap plastic clip that breaks easily. While the audio performance is praised, the build quality of accessories and the stiff behind-ear cable detract from the overall experience.
Pros
- Crystal-clear vocals
- Balanced soundstage
- Excellent for pop music
- Great treble and mids
- Tight solid bass
Cons
- Flimsy included cables
- Crackling sound from wired cable
- Cheap plastic clip breaks easily
- Stiff behind-ear cable
- Overpriced compared to SE425
Sound quality 7
Cable quality 5
Build quality 3
Value for money 2
Vocal performance 3
Bass performance 3
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | Shure SE535-CL | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless stereo earphones | over-the-ear |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | balanced armature |
| Driver Size | 7 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 7★ | 3 |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 18 Hz |
| Freq Max | 21 kHz★ | 19 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 107 dB | 119 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive | Shure SE535 Isolating In-Ear Stereo Headphones with Detachable Cable, Frequency Range 18 Hz - 19 kHz, Clear |
| 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★ | — |
| 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 (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Shure SE535-CL
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (33rd percentile)
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Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Scores 82 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
