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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
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Nothing
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)
noise cancelling & sound
7.1/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling7.1
0.010.0
At 7.1, its noise cancelling beats 22% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.
4.9/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.9
1.05.0
A 4.9 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 63 of the 266 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
6 hBelow average6 h
3 h15 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
34 hAbove average34 h
7 h60 h
above average for wireless earbuds — based on 246 of 266 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX4Most commonIPX436%IP5516%IP5415%IPX511%
IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost commonActive61%Passive14%Hybrid9%None8%
Active is the most common — on 61% of the 181 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 6 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 34 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C + Wireless
- Battery Life Anc On
- 4.5 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
- Water Resistance
- Yes
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
- Ambient Mode
- Standard
- Anc Modes
- Off, ANC on, transparency
- Driver Count
- 1
- Driver Size
- 11.6 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 20-20000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 20000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 20 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- Balanced
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.2
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 59×59×24 mm
- Color Options
- Black, white
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Weight Per Earbud
- 4.7 g
- Weight With Case
- 57 g
Features
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Eq Customization
- Presets only
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Mono Mode
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri, Google Assistant
Microphone
- Count
- 3
- Type
- Beamforming array
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 6.9 |
| 25 | 7.8 |
| 32 | 8.8 |
| 40 | 9.9 |
| 50 | 10.8 |
| 63 | 10.6 |
| 80 | 9.0 |
| 100 | 6.7 |
| 125 | 4.6 |
| 160 | 2.7 |
| 200 | 1.8 |
| 250 | 1.7 |
| 315 | 1.3 |
| 400 | -2.4 |
| 500 | -4.1 |
| 630 | -0.9 |
| 800 | -0.3 |
| 1000 | 0.1 |
| 1250 | 2.1 |
| 1600 | 5.2 |
| 2000 | 7.3 |
| 2500 | 8.8 |
| 3150 | 8.5 |
| 4000 | 8.6 |
| 5000 | 9.9 |
| 6300 | 8.1 |
| 8000 | 6.0 |
| 10000 | -0.5 |
| 12500 | 2.6 |
| 16000 | -6.3 |
| 20000 | -29.1 |
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.1 |
| 26 | -0.7 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.8 |
| 52 | 0.6 |
| 65 | 0.9 |
| 82 | 1.1 |
| 103 | 1.6 |
| 130 | 1.9 |
| 163 | 2.4 |
| 205 | 2.2 |
| 259 | 3.3 |
| 325 | 4.3 |
| 410 | 5.2 |
| 516 | 2.4 |
| 613 | 4.3 |
| 772 | 8.7 |
| 972 | 9.6 |
| 1220 | 10.9 |
| 1540 | 12.2 |
| 1940 | 16.0 |
| 2440 | 21.4 |
| 3070 | 25.4 |
| 3870 | 25.7 |
| 4870 | 25.8 |
| 6130 | 24.0 |
| 7720 | 30.3 |
| 9720 | 29.8 |
| 12200 | 18.9 |
| 15400 | 19.6 |
| 19400 | 35.2 |
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 1.5 |
| 26 | 5.6 |
| 33 | 7.4 |
| 41 | 7.8 |
| 52 | 8.0 |
| 65 | 13.3 |
| 82 | 18.5 |
| 103 | 21.9 |
| 130 | 21.1 |
| 163 | 20.7 |
| 205 | 18.9 |
| 259 | 17.4 |
| 325 | 11.5 |
| 410 | 9.6 |
| 516 | 6.3 |
| 613 | 7.9 |
| 772 | 15.6 |
| 972 | 17.2 |
| 1220 | 17.2 |
| 1540 | 18.7 |
| 1940 | 25.3 |
| 2440 | 30.1 |
| 3070 | 29.6 |
| 3870 | 27.2 |
| 4870 | 26.5 |
| 6130 | 22.4 |
| 7720 | 25.8 |
| 9720 | 25.8 |
| 12200 | 15.2 |
| 15400 | 13.8 |
| 19400 | 30.0 |
Nothing Ear (1st Gen)
4.9
3.1
4.8
4.9
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed April 2024
8.1/ 10
RecommendedNoise cancelling7.1
Isolation5.5
Battery life7.2
Comfort & fit8.5
Connectivity8.0
Design8.0
The verdict
Anyone looking for wireless earbuds should consider the Nothing Ear. These earbuds are packed full of features that will please casual listeners and audiophiles alike.
✓What we like
✓Comfortable
✓Great sound
✓Awesome companion app
✓LDAC and LHDC support
✕What could be better
✕Mediocre noise canceling
✕ANC changes sound quality
Video reviews and comparisons for this product.
Features & Opinions
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