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JLab JBuds Air Executive V2 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.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

JLab JBuds Air Executive V2
Sound5.5
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
Sound9.0
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery7.0
Calls6.0
Value7.0

Specifications

Specification comparison of JLab JBuds Air Executive V2 vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
SpecJLab JBuds Air Executive V2Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)$60$85
HearWiki score66 / 100 · Good84 / 100 · Great
Released20212020
Audio
Driver8mm Dynamic, Neodymium Magnetdynamic
Driver size8 mm7 mm
Drivers per side12
Frequency response20Hz-20kHz5Hz-21kHz
Impedance32 Ω-
Sensitivity103 dB/mW-
Wireless
Bluetooth55.1
Bluetooth version5.05.1
CodecsSBCSBC, AAC, aptX
Multipoint pairingNoNo
Battery
Battery life6.5 h7 h
Battery incl. case24 h28 h
Full charge time90 min90 min
Quick charge15 min = 1 h10 min = 1.5 h
Wireless chargingNoNo
Features
Active noise cancellingNoYes
ANC typenonefeedback
Transparency modeNoYes
Companion appNoYes
Custom EQNo-
Wear detectionNo-
Controlsbuttonstouch
Voice assistantyes-
Design
Weight5.5 g12 g
Case weight61 g-
Water resistanceIP55IPX4
USB-CNoYes
Calls
Microphones32

What reviewers said

JLab JBuds Air Executive V2

These budget-friendly true wireless earbuds prioritize practicality over performance, offering a sturdy IP55 build, straightforward Bluetooth pairing, and a decent total playtime of 24 hours with the charging case. Sound quality is acceptable for the price but leans toward an uneven signature, and the touch-free physical buttons can be fiddly to master. They work fine for calls and casual listening, but latency is too high for gaming or video-heavy use.

  • Pro:Sturdy IP55 water and dust resistance
  • Pro:Long combined battery life with case
  • Pro:Quick charge feature adds an hour in 15 minutes
  • Con:Noticeable latency, not for gaming
  • Con:Sound lacks balance and refinement
  • Con:Physical controls are tricky to use

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

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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