Huawei FreeBuds 3i 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 | Huawei FreeBuds 3i | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $59 | $85 |
| HearWiki score | 68 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2020 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | 10 mm dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 5Hz-21kHz |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 3.5 h | 7 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | 2.5 h | - |
| Battery incl. case | 14.5 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | 115 min | 90 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | feedback |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | No | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | yes | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.5 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 51 g | - |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | yes | - |
What reviewers said
Huawei FreeBuds 3i
These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds pack active noise cancellation and a balanced sound profile into a lightweight, IPX4-rated design. They offer solid value for the price, though their battery life is on the shorter side and the feature set stays basic. A good pick if ANC is your priority and you can manage frequent charging.
- Pro:Effective noise cancellation for the price
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable fit
- Pro:Clear, balanced audio for everyday listening
- Con:Battery life is below average at around 3.5 hours
- Con:No app support or custom EQ
- Con:Lacks multipoint connectivity
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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