Aukey T16S vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Specifications
| Spec | Aukey T16S | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $50 | $85 |
| HearWiki score | 55 / 100 · Average | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 6 mm | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 5Hz-21kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 12 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes |
| ANC type | - | feedback |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 9 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 37 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Aukey T16S
The Aukey T16S is a budget-friendly true wireless earbud that delivers an entertaining, bass-forward sound with clear vocals, making it fun for casual listening. However, its compact build and low price are offset by very short standalone battery life, a somewhat flimsy feel, and a treble-heavy tuning that some may find fatiguing or lacking in warmth.
- Pro:Entertaining, bass-heavy sound with clear vocals
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
- Pro:Compact design with USB-C charging and IPX5 water resistance
- Con:Very short battery life of around 3 hours per charge
- Con:Build quality feels cheap for the price point
- Con:Sound is too bright with weak midrange and bass for some listeners
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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