Is the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 worth the upgrade from the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro 3 actually scores 9.9 points below the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in value (7.0 to 7.5). You do give up ground on sound (9.0 to 7.5) and noise cancelling (8.0 to 7.0). On paper: full charge time 90 min to 60 min, driver size 7 mm to 10 mm and drivers per side 1 to 2. Worth checking: battery life goes 12 h to 9 h and bluetooth goes 6.0 to 5.4. It is at least $163 cheaper, so the lower score comes with a saving. 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.
- Sound9.07.5
- Noise cancelling8.07.0
- Battery7.06.5
- Calls7.06.5
- Value7.07.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 | NeoBuds Pro 3 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | SBC, LHDC, LDAC | |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 | |
| Full charge time | 90 min | 60 min | |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 10 mm | |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 | |
| Quick charge | 8 min → 1 h | 15 min → 3 h | |
| Driver | 7 mm dynamic | 2-driver hybrid | |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz - 21 kHz | 20 Hz - 40 kHz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 to NeoBuds Pro 3". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.