Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless worth the upgrade from the Nectar Hive?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless actually scores 7.0 points below the Nectar Hive, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. It loses ground on sound (9.0 to 8.5) and value (7.0 to 6.5). On paper: active noise cancelling, weight 370 g to 305 g and water resistance (IPX4). And it costs $18 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound9.08.5
- Value7.06.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | Hive | MOMENTUM 3 Wireless | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancelling | No | Yes | |
| Weight | 370 g | 305 g | |
| Water resistance | Not rated | IPX4 | |
| Driver | Electrostatic | 42mm dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-7kHz | 6Hz-22kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "Hive to MOMENTUM 3 Wireless". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across over-ear and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.