Sennheiser Momentum Sport
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport earbuds receive mixed feedback. Many users praise the excellent sound quality, secure fit that stays in place during exercise, and effective adaptive ANC. However, some report significant issues with pairing reliability, low volume, weak bass compared to older models, and a cheap-feeling charging case.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Secure fit during exercise
- Effective adaptive ANC
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good value at discounted price
Cons
- Pairing issues after first use
- Low volume compared to older models
- Weak bass response
- Cheap-feeling charging case
- Inconsistent audio quality
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2) receive mostly positive feedback for their excellent noise cancellation, sound quality, and comfortable fit. Users appreciate the customizable EQ, sweat resistance, and long battery life, though some report issues with build quality, occasional disconnections, and a beeping sound. Overall, they are considered a strong competitor to AirPods Pro, especially for home use and workouts.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Great sound quality
- Comfortable fit
- Customizable EQ
- Sweat resistant
Cons
- Build quality issues (plastic case)
- Occasional disconnections
- Beeping sound reported
- Not waterproof
- Heavier than AirPods Pro
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser Momentum Sport | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.08 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | #80 in Headphones & Accessories | Sennheiser | MOME | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 6 hrs |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback | 20 Minutes for 2 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs★ | 18 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Polar Flow | Bose app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0020
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser Momentum Sport offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 5 of 38 specs.
