True Wireless
Apple AirPods (1st generation)
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$105
Full review dataApple AirPods (1st generation) vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
True Wireless
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
84Great
$85
Full review dataScore breakdown
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Apple AirPods (1st generation)
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $105 | $85 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | - | 5Hz-21kHz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | - | 5.1 |
| Codecs | - | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 5 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 24 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | 15 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 15 min = 3 h | 10 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | - | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | - | feedback |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 38 g | - |
| Water resistance | none | IPX4 |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | No | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
What reviewers said
Apple AirPods (1st generation)
These are Apple's original truly wireless earbuds, built around the W1 chip for seamless pairing and automatic device switching. They offer a comfortable, universal fit with simple tap controls, and the charging case extends total playback to a full day, though they lack any form of noise cancellation or water resistance. Battery life per charge is modest at five hours, but the quick-charge feature provides a useful boost when you're in a hurry.
- Pro:Effortless pairing and reliable connection with Apple devices
- Pro:Compact, lightweight design that sits comfortably in most ears
- Pro:Quick charge gives 3 hours of playback from a 15-minute top-up
- Con:No active noise cancellation or water resistance
- Con:Battery life per charge is limited to 5 hours
- Con:Charging case uses a Lightning port, not USB-C
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
Sennheiser's second-gen true wireless earbuds combine rich, detailed audio with effective noise cancellation in a premium, compact design. While the sound is polished and the feature set is solid, they lack multipoint connectivity and may not deliver perfectly neutral tuning for purists. Overall, they remain a compelling high-end choice for those prioritizing musicality and build quality.
- Pro:Excellent, refined sound quality
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation
- Pro:Premium, comfortable design
- Con:No multipoint connection
- Con:Sound not perfectly neutral
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky
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