True Wireless
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
71Good
$140
Full review dataEdifier NeoBuds Pro 3 vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 - Great overall at around $305.
True Wireless
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
81Great
$300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 leads on 5 of 7 measures.
- Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
HearWiki score
71
81
Sound
7.5
9.0
Noise cancelling
7.0
8.0
Battery
6.5
7.0
Calls
6.5
7.0
Value
7.5
7.0
Price (USD)
$140
$300
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Both shipped in 2026. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.4 and Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC.
- NeoBuds Pro 32026
- MOMENTUM True Wireless 52026
What differsNeoBuds Pro 3MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX Lossless
Platform
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Water resistance.
Specifications
NeoBuds Pro 3MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $140
- $300
- HearWiki score
- 71
- 81
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 2-driver hybrid
- 7 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 7 mm
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 40 kHz
- 5 Hz - 21 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- 92 dB/mW
- 107 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, LHDC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- -
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- 60 min
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 3 h
- 8 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- -
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- -
- Yes
- Companion app
- -
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- -
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- -
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- -
- 7 g
- Case weight
- -
- 55 g
- Water resistance
- IP54
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 8
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- beamforming
What reviewers said
Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 are true wireless earbuds with hybrid dual drivers, active noise cancellation, and support for high-resolution audio codecs like LDAC and LDHC. They feature Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint connectivity, a robust 8-hour battery per charge (extending to 24 with the case), and an IP54 rating for sweat and light water resistance.
- Pro:Supports high-resolution wireless audio via LDAC and LDHC codecs
- Pro:Long total battery life with quick-charge capability
- Pro:Hybrid driver setup with dual drivers for detailed sound
- Con:Sensitivity is relatively low at 92 dB/mW, requiring higher volume levels
- Con:Earbuds weigh 59 grams total, which may feel heavier than some rivals
- Con:Charging case takes a full hour to recharge fully
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 are premium earbuds that prioritize rich, detailed audio with their dual-driver setup and lossless codec support. They offer adaptive noise cancellation, a long-lasting case, and solid connectivity features like multipoint and Bluetooth 6.0, making them a strong choice for commuters and audiophiles on the go. Their comfortable fit and robust app integration round out a package designed for high-quality daily listening.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with detailed highs and deep bass
- Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Long battery life with 12 hours on a single charge and 40 with the case
- Con:Premium price point may be steep for some buyers
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky and require a learning curve
- Con:Battery life drops significantly to 6 hours with ANC enabled
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