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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless vs Wavefun Wave Pro X: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Wavefun Wave Pro X comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 89. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Wavefun Wave Pro X - Outstanding overall at around $130.

Score breakdown

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

Wavefun Wave Pro X leads on 7 of 7 measures.

  • Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless
  • Wavefun Wave Pro X
HearWiki score
63
89
Sound
8.1
8.5
Noise cancelling
6.2
8.0
Battery
4.8
9.5
Calls
5.3
7.5
Value
-
9.0
Price (USD)
$230
$130

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?

Half a step newer

Wavefun Wave Pro X (2026) against Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless (2019). The Wavefun Wave Pro X edges ahead on platform, but only just: Bluetooth 6.0 against 5.0. It also adds Wireless charging and Wear detection.

  • MOMENTUM 3 Wireless2019
  • Wave Pro X20267 yr newer
What differsMOMENTUM 3 WirelessWave Pro X

Platform

Bluetooth
5.0
6.0

Everyday features

Wireless charging
No
Yes
Wear detection
No
Yes

Level on: USB-C, Transparency mode.

Specifications

MOMENTUM 3 WirelessWave Pro X
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$230
$130
HearWiki score
63
89
Released
2019
2026
Availability
Still sold new
Sold new
Driver
42 mm dynamic
2× 40 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
42 mm
40 mm
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
6 Hz - 22 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance
100 Ω
-
Sensitivity
99 dB/mW
-
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
118
-
Bluetooth
5.0
6.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
-
Multipoint pairing
Yes
-
Wireless range
10 m
10 m
Battery life
-
100 h
Battery life (ANC on)
17 h
60 h
Full charge time
180 min
-
Quick charge
10 min → 1.5 h
-
Wireless charging
No
Yes
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
hybrid
-
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
-
Custom EQ
Yes
-
Wear detection
No
Yes
Controls
touch
-
Weight
305 g
-
Water resistance
IPX4
-
Foldable
-
Yes
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Connector
3.5 mm
-
Microphones
4
-
Microphone type
beamforming
-
Call noise reduction
Yes
-
Call NR technology
beamforming
-

What reviewers said

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless are over-ear headphones with a premium retro look, hybrid active noise cancellation, and a balanced, detailed sound signature. They offer solid wireless features like aptX Low Latency and multipoint, though their battery life is modest and the price can be steep for what you get.

  • Pro:Balanced, detailed sound quality
  • Pro:Effective hybrid ANC and transparency mode
  • Pro:Comfortable fit with premium materials
  • Con:Battery life is below average, especially with ANC on
  • Con:Premium price tag
  • Con:Touch controls and app can be finicky

Wavefun Wave Pro X

The Wavefun Wave Pro X is a versatile over-ear wireless headphone with a claimed 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC on), Bluetooth 6.0, and a foldable design for portability. It features active noise cancellation, transparency mode, wear detection, and a detachable cable for wired use, making it a strong budget-friendly option for everyday listening.

  • Pro:Exceptional 100-hour battery life (60 with ANC)
  • Pro:Includes ANC, transparency mode, and wear detection
  • Pro:Foldable design with USB-C and wireless charging
  • Con:No mention of high-resolution codec support in specs
  • Con:Frequency response range is standard, not extended
  • Con:Plastic build may feel less premium at this price

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

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