Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Sony WF-1000XM6 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 87. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Sony WF-1000XM6 - Outstanding overall at around $278.

True Wireless

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

62Average

$180

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True Wireless

Sony WF-1000XM6

87Outstanding

$280

Full review data

Score breakdown

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 leads on 6 of 7 measures.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless
Sony WF-1000XM6

HearWiki score

Sound

7.5

9.3

Noise cancelling

9.2

Battery

5.0

8.4

Calls

7.0

8.4

Value

6.5

8.1

Price (USD)

$180

$280

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

Sony WF-1000XM6 (2026) against Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless (2018). The Sony WF-1000XM6 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

MOMENTUM True Wireless2018
WF-1000XM620268 yr newer

What differsMOMENTUM True WirelessWF-1000XM6

Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Top codec: aptX; LC3
LE Audio (LC3): No; Yes
ANC type: None; Adaptive
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes

Level on: USB-C, Water resistance.

Specifications

MOMENTUM True WirelessWF-1000XM6

Type: True Wireless; True Wireless
Price (USD): $180; $280
HearWiki score: 62; 87
Released: 2018; 2026
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 7 mm dynamic; 8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type: dynamic; dynamic
Driver size: 7 mm; 8.4 mm
Drivers per side: 1; 1
Frequency response: 5 Hz - 21 kHz; 20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW; -
Bluetooth: 5.0; 5.3
Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency; SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing: No; Yes
Wireless range: -; 10 m
Battery life: 4 h; 12 h
Battery life (ANC on): -; 8 h
Battery incl. case: 12 h; -
Full charge time: 90 min; 90 min
Quick charge: 10 min → 1 h; 3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging: No; Yes
Active noise cancelling: No; Yes
ANC type: none; adaptive
Transparency mode: No; Yes
Companion app: No; Yes
Custom EQ: No; Yes
Wear detection: No; Yes
Controls: buttons; touch
Voice assistant: -; Google Assistant
Weight: 17 g; 6.5 g
Case weight: 56.6 g; 47.1 g
Water resistance: IPX4; IPX4
USB-C: Yes; Yes
Microphones: 1; 8
Call noise reduction: Yes; -
Call NR technology: beamforming; -

Specification comparison of Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM6
Spec	Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless	Sony WF-1000XM6
Type	True Wireless	True Wireless
Price (USD)	$180	$280
HearWiki score	62 / 100 Average	87 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2018	2026
Audio
Driver	7 mm dynamic	8.4 mm dynamic
Driver type	dynamic	dynamic
Driver size	7 mm	8.4 mm
Drivers per side	1	1
Frequency response	5 Hz - 21 kHz	20 Hz - 40 kHz
Sensitivity	107 dB/mW	-
Wireless
Bluetooth	5.0	5.3
Codecs	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency	SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
Multipoint pairing	No	Yes
Wireless range	-	10 m
Battery
Battery life	4 h	12 h
Battery life (ANC on)	-	8 h
Battery incl. case	12 h	-
Full charge time	90 min	90 min
Quick charge	10 min → 1 h	3 min → 1 h
Wireless charging	No	Yes
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	Yes
ANC type	none	adaptive
Transparency mode	No	Yes
Companion app	No	Yes
Custom EQ	No	Yes
Wear detection	No	Yes
Controls	buttons	touch
Voice assistant	-	Google Assistant
Design
Weight	17 g	6.5 g
Case weight	56.6 g	47.1 g
Water resistance	IPX4	IPX4
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Calls
Microphones	1	8
Call noise reduction	Yes	-
Call NR technology	beamforming	-

What reviewers said

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

These true wireless earbuds deliver a polished, premium feel with strong audio performance and a comfortable fit for many users. The main drawbacks are their bulkier design, limited battery life, and some reliability quirks with controls and connectivity. They offer a decent feature set for the price, but fall short of top-tier rivals in overall endurance and refinement.

Pro:Excellent sound quality with dynamic drivers
Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for most ears
Pro:Premium build and attractive design

Con:Short battery life of only 4 hours per charge
Con:Bulky shell may not suit smaller ears
Con:Connectivity issues can disrupt listening

Sony WF-1000XM6

The Sony WF-1000XM6 true wireless earbuds deliver a top-tier audio experience with adaptive noise cancellation and robust sound quality, making them a strong all-around choice for daily use and workouts. They feature a long battery life, LDAC support, and multipoint connectivity, though their premium price and slightly bulky case are minor trade-offs. Overall, they excel in most areas, with call clarity and customization options further boosting their appeal.

Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
Pro:Rich, detailed sound with LDAC support
Pro:Long battery life even with ANC on

Con:Premium price point may deter budget buyers
Con:Charging case is somewhat larger than rivals
Con:Stock ear tips might not fit all ear shapes

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

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