Neckband
Moondrop VOYAGER
78Great
$150
Full review dataMoondrop VOYAGER vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Moondrop VOYAGER comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 78. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Moondrop VOYAGER - Great overall at around $150.
Neckband
Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK
58Average
$230
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Moondrop VOYAGER leads on 6 of 6 measures.
- Moondrop VOYAGER
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK
HearWiki score
78
58
Sound
8.0
7.5
Battery
6.2
3.8
Calls
6.3
5.0
Value
6.3
-
Price (USD)
$150
$230
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
Moondrop VOYAGER (2024) against Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK (2018). The Moondrop VOYAGER is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.2 against 4.2 and Top codec LHDC against aptX.
- VOYAGER20246 yr newer
- MOMENTUM Free BLACK2018
What differsVOYAGERMOMENTUM Free BLACK
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 4.2
- Top codec
- LHDC
- aptX
Platform
Specifications
VOYAGERMOMENTUM Free BLACK
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $150
- $230
- HearWiki score
- 78
- 58
- Released
- 2024
- 2018
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 10 mm dynamic
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 15 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 28 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 118 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.2
- 4.2
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC
- aptX
- Multipoint pairing
- -
- No
- Wireless range
- 15 m
- 10 m
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 6 h
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- 90 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 29.6 g
- 40 g
- Water resistance
- none
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Model code
- -
- 507490
- Microphones
- -
- 1
What reviewers said
Moondrop VOYAGER
The Moondrop VOYAGER is a wireless neckband earphone that packs a surprisingly robust feature set for its price, centered around a built-in DAC and extensive high-quality codec support. It offers a lengthy battery life and solid microphone performance, making it a compelling option for listeners seeking hi-fi audio on the go without active noise cancellation. Its lightweight design and broad compatibility cater to both casual and discerning users.
- Pro:Excellent codec support including aptX Adaptive and LHDC
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery life for extended listening
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable neckband design
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:No water resistance rating
- Con:Lack of wireless charging
Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free is a lightweight neckband-style wireless earphone that prioritizes portability and a dynamic, clear sound signature. It offers a quick-charge feature and reliable wireless connectivity, but its overall appeal is tempered by a modest six-hour battery life and a premium price for its feature set. While it delivers energetic audio, the lack of noise cancellation and basic codec support may not suit all modern listeners.
- Pro:Clear, powerful, and dynamic sound
- Pro:Very lightweight and portable design
- Pro:Quick charging capability
- Con:Short 6-hour battery life
- Con:Premium price for limited features
- Con:Slight treble harshness in some tracks
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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