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Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK

58/ 100
Average
HearWiki score

Pricey for what it is

$230
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated
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At a glance

Brand
Sennheiser
Type
Neckband
Fit
-
Connection
Wireless
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2018

Score breakdownaverage overall

Sound7.5
Battery3.8
Calls5.0

The delightful MOMENTUM Free is our most compact Bluetooth headphone ever. A true MOMENTUM that packs all the style and substance you could ask for – in a highly portable design. It delivers immaculate wireless hi-fi sound thanks to Bluetooth 4.2 and Qualcomm® apt-X™, its high quality ergonomic design ensures an outstanding all-day listening experience.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

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.

What works

  • Clear, powerful, and dynamic sound
  • Very lightweight and portable design
  • Quick charging capability
  • Reliable wireless connection

What doesn't

  • Short 6-hour battery life
  • Premium price for limited features
  • Slight treble harshness in some tracks
  • Call quality could be better

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free BLACK
Driver10 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size10 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response15 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance28 Ω
Sensitivity118 dB/mW

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What the reviews said

4 source(s) feeding this product's score.

digit.in

Digit concluded that the Momentum Free sounds pleasant and is well built and lightweight, but its technical performance is held back by limited detail, some distortion at high volume, and a fairly uninspiring overall presentation. Battery life was solid at roughly 6 hours 45 minutes in testing.

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techradar.com

TechRadar found the Momentum Free to be a very portable wireless earphone with excellent sound quality and quick charging. Its main downsides were the short 6-hour battery life and premium price.

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trustedreviews.com

Trusted Reviews described the Momentum Free as expensive but great-sounding in-ear headphones with strong wireless reliability. The biggest drawback was the limited 6-hour battery life.

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whathifi.com

What Hi-Fi? praised the Momentum Free for clear, powerful, and dynamic sound. Its main criticism was that call quality could be better and there was a slight harshness in the treble.

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