True Wireless
Honor Earbuds 5e
55Average
$44
Full review dataHonor Earbuds 5e 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.
Our pick: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 - Great overall at around $85.
True Wireless
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
84Great
$85
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Honor Earbuds 5e
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery6.0
Value6.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0
Specifications
| Spec | Honor Earbuds 5e | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $44 | $85 |
| HearWiki score | 55 / 100 · Average | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2026 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 12 mm | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 5Hz-21kHz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 6.0 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 9 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 5.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 45 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min = 3 h | 10 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | feedback |
| Transparency mode | - | Yes |
| Companion app | - | Yes |
| Controls | - | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 4 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 32 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | - | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
What reviewers said
Honor Earbuds 5e
These lightweight wireless earbuds offer adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 45-hour total battery life with the charging case. They support Bluetooth 6, multipoint connections, and LHDC 5.0 codec for high-quality audio, plus quick charging that adds three hours of playback in just ten minutes. With IP54 water resistance and a compact design, they're practical for daily use, though their sound performance may not stand out in the budget segment.
- Pro:Strong total battery life of 45 hours
- Pro:Fast charging adds 3 hours in 10 minutes
- Pro:Supports multipoint and high-quality LHDC 5.0 codec
- Con:Average audio quality for the price
- Con:ANC battery life is relatively short at 5.5 hours
- Con:No wireless charging support
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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