Nothing Ear
Nothing
78 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Sennheiser
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nothing Ear
88 out of 100 low confidence 7 reviews
The Nothing Ear wireless earbuds are highly praised for their excellent sound quality, especially for bass-heavy music like EDM, and their comfortable fit. Users highlight the outstanding call quality, effective noise cancellation, and the versatile Nothing X app for customization. Some drawbacks include occasional Bluetooth drops, limited waterproofing, and the ChatGPT feature being exclusive to Nothing phones.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality with punchy bass
- Outstanding call quality
- Comfortable and secure fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Versatile Nothing X app with EQ
Cons
- Occasional Bluetooth disconnections
- Limited waterproofing (IP54 only)
- ChatGPT feature only for Nothing phones
- No volume slider on controls
- Noise cancellation not top-tier
Sound quality 7
Call quality 3
Comfort 4
Noise cancellation 5
App functionality 5
Battery life 4
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
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Specifications
| Nothing Ear | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless stereo earphones |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.05 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 11 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 5 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | — | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | LHDC, LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8.5 hrs★ | 7 hrs |
| Charge Time | 0.17000000178813934 hrs★ | 1.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 10 hours playback | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 40.5 hrs★ | 28 hrs |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 77 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | ChatGPT | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Nothing X | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Ear
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
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
Pricing
Nothing Ear1.317score per dollar
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5091810.461score per dollar
Nothing Ear offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Scores 83 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 38 specs.
