
Nothing Ear 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 | Nothing Ear | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $109 | $85 |
| HearWiki score | 72 / 100 · Good | 84 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 7 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 5Hz-21kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 | SBC, AAC, aptX |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 8.5 h | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 40.5 h | 28 h |
| Full charge time | - | 90 min |
| Quick charge | 10 minutes for 10 hours | 10 min = 1.5 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | hybrid | feedback |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | buttons | touch |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 9.14 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 51.9 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 6 | 2 |
What reviewers said
Nothing Ear
The Nothing Ear is a versatile true wireless earbud that balances a strong feature set with solid everyday performance. It offers adaptive noise cancellation, long battery life, and a customizable sound profile, though it doesn't lead its class in any single area. It's a practical pick for those wanting a well-rounded, feature-rich option at a moderate price.
- Pro:Effective adaptive ANC and transparency mode
- Pro:Excellent total battery life with the charging case
- Pro:Supports LDAC and multipoint connectivity
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:Sound quality is good but not class-leading
- Con:Controls are limited to physical buttons
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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