Wireless Earbuds
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
8.5/10SoundGuys scoreRead our review ›
1 of 2 would buy again
2 owners
The battery beat their expectations
Comfort beat their expectations
$299.95at Amazon
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Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum Sport
Sennheiser Momentum Sport true wireless earbuds
noise cancelling & sound
8.2/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling8.2
0.010.0
At 8.2, its noise cancelling beats 67% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 91 of the 255 we've cataloged.
4.2/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.2
1.05.0
A 4.2 puts its audio quality in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 63 of the 255 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
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Key specs
Battery Life Earbuds
6 hBelow average6 h
2 h15 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 255 we've cataloged.
Battery Life With Case
24 hBelow average24 h
7 h60 h
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 238 of 255 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX5IPX435%IP5517%IP5415%IPX510%
IPX5 appears on 10% of the 235 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 255).
Noise Cancellation Type
HybridActive61%Passive15%Hybrid9%None8%
Hybrid appears on 9% of the 175 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 255).
Battery
- Battery Life Earbuds
- 6 h
- Battery Life With Case
- 24 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C, wireless
- Full Charge Minutes
- 90 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 6 h
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Sweat Resistance
- Yes
- Water Resistance
- Yes
- Material Case
- Plastic
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic, silicone
Sound
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Hybrid
- Ambient Mode
- Adaptive
- Anc Modes
- Off, ANC on, transparency
- Driver Size
- 10 mm
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Frequency Response
- 15-18000 Hz
- Frequency Response High Hz
- 18000 Hz
- Frequency Response Low Hz
- 15 Hz
- Frequency Response Signature
- V-shaped
- Adaptive Anc
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.2
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, aptX adaptive
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multipoint Devices
- 2
Design
- Earbud Form Factor
- In-ear
- Case Dimensions
- 76 x 76 x 25 mm mm
- Color Options
- Black, graphite, olive
- Ear Tip Material
- Silicone
- Ear Tip Sizes Included
- S, M, L
- Wearing Style
- In-ear
- Weight Per Earbud
- 6.4 g
Features
- Companion App
- Yes
- Control Type
- Both
- Eq Customization
- Yes
- Auto Pause
- Yes
- Fitness Tracking
- Yes
- Voice Assistant Support
- Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Identity
- Model Number
- MOMENTUM Sport
Microphone
- Count
- 2
- Microphone
- Yes
- Wind Noise Reduction
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Beamforming
Release
- Date
- 2024-04
- Msrp Usd
- 400 USD
- Year
- 2024
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sennheiser Momentum Sport Frequency Response (measured on a B&K 5128)
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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 | 1.2 |
| 25 | 3.9 |
| 32 | 4.4 |
| 40 | 4.5 |
| 50 | 4.3 |
| 63 | 3.7 |
| 80 | 3.0 |
| 100 | 2.5 |
| 125 | 2.2 |
| 160 | 1.8 |
| 200 | 1.3 |
| 250 | 1.2 |
| 315 | 1.2 |
| 400 | 1.0 |
| 500 | 0.7 |
| 630 | 0.1 |
| 800 | 0.7 |
| 1000 | 1.9 |
| 1250 | 3.5 |
| 1600 | 2.0 |
| 2000 | 2.3 |
| 2500 | 2.9 |
| 3150 | 2.6 |
| 4000 | 0.8 |
| 5000 | -2.3 |
| 6300 | -3.4 |
| 8000 | -4.0 |
| 10000 | 1.5 |
| 12500 | -6.6 |
| 16000 | -8.9 |
| 20000 | -16.3 |
Sennheiser Momentum Sport Attenuation (measured on a B&K 5128)
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Solid lines: passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Dashed lines: total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 4.8 |
| 26 | 7.5 |
| 33 | 1.8 |
| 41 | 1.9 |
| 52 | 1.8 |
| 65 | 2.4 |
| 82 | 2.6 |
| 103 | 3.4 |
| 130 | 2.6 |
| 163 | 4.2 |
| 205 | 4.2 |
| 259 | 4.2 |
| 325 | 5.9 |
| 410 | 12.8 |
| 516 | 9.5 |
| 613 | 9.0 |
| 772 | 11.6 |
| 972 | 13.4 |
| 1220 | 16.9 |
| 1540 | 22.4 |
| 1940 | 28.9 |
| 2440 | 34.8 |
| 3070 | 43.4 |
| 3870 | 49.8 |
| 4870 | 49.2 |
| 6130 | 42.9 |
| 7720 | 39.5 |
| 9720 | 39.2 |
| 12200 | 42.6 |
| 15400 | 44.7 |
| 19400 | 45.6 |
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -1.6 |
| 26 | 9.1 |
| 33 | 14.5 |
| 41 | 17.8 |
| 52 | 22.3 |
| 65 | 24.2 |
| 82 | 25.0 |
| 103 | 25.0 |
| 130 | 20.0 |
| 163 | 20.7 |
| 205 | 18.3 |
| 259 | 14.6 |
| 325 | 14.9 |
| 410 | 19.8 |
| 516 | 11.7 |
| 613 | 10.0 |
| 772 | 13.8 |
| 972 | 13.8 |
| 1220 | 15.1 |
| 1540 | 19.7 |
| 1940 | 26.9 |
| 2440 | 33.3 |
| 3070 | 40.2 |
| 3870 | 42.2 |
| 4870 | 43.9 |
| 6130 | 41.3 |
| 7720 | 36.1 |
| 9720 | 38.5 |
| 12200 | 42.0 |
| 15400 | 44.8 |
| 19400 | 45.6 |
Sennheiser Momentum Sport MDAQS
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores, Scale 1 - 5
Mean opinion score
4.5
3.4
4.3
4.2
TimbreDistortionImmersivenessOverall
Virtual mean opinion scores (MOS) on a 1–5 scale, modeled from the measured response by HEAD acoustics’ MDAQS (Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score) model. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
SOUNDGUYS rating
Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed April 2024
7.7/ 10
RecommendedNoise cancelling8.2
Isolation7.4
Battery life6.5
Comfort & fit6.0
Connectivity9.0
Design7.5
The verdict
If you want biometric tracking built into your earbuds, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport is the best option. If you are just looking for earbuds to workout with, you can find good options for less money.
✓Liked: Heart-rate sensor, Body temperature sensor, Secure fit, Great companion app
✕Could be better: Large earbud size, Mediocre ANC, Microphone struggles with wind, No dust resistance
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Features & Opinions
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