Beats Studio Wireless (2013) vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 2 Wireless

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Studio Wireless (2013) compared with MOMENTUM 2 Wireless

	BeatsStudio Wireless (2013)	SennheiserMOMENTUM 2 Wireless
Overview
Released
Released	December 2013	2015
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Back
Back	–	Closed
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	–	aptX
Lossless over USB-C
Lossless over USB-C	–	Yes
Drivers
Drivers	–	Dynamic, closed-back; 16 Hz–22 kHz; 113 dB SPL in passive mode; THD < 0.5% at 1 kHz and 100 dB SPL
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	–	NoiseGard hybrid active cancellation uses two outward-facing and two inward-facing microphones; stated attenuation up to 25 dB
Audio features
Audio features	Adaptive Noise Cancellation with a separate noise-cancellation-only mode; Beats Acoustic Engine audio processing	–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	Up to 12 hours	Up to 22 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	Up to 12 hours of Bluetooth listening or 20 hours of wired listening; rechargeable battery and fuel-gauge indicator	Built-in 600 mAh lithium-polymer battery; up to 22 hours with Bluetooth and noise cancellation; approximately three hours to charge over Micro-USB
Design
Weight
Weight	–	265 g
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	–	4.0
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	Ear-cup playback, track, call and volume controls; supplied RemoteTalk cable with playback, call, voice-command and volume controls; functionality varies by device	Power and pairing button, three-way multifunction switch for playback, calls and volume; NFC pairing
Microphones
Microphones	–	VoiceMax two-microphone array for calls
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Adjustable headband, folding ear cups and padded over-ear cushions	Around-ear leather pads, stainless-steel sliders and folding headband
Works with
Works with	Bluetooth wireless listening and 3.5 mm wired connection	Passive listening with the supplied 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable; USB audio from a computer; 28 ohms in passive mode, 480 ohms in active mode
Colours
Colours	–	Black, Ivory
In the box
In the box	Headphones, carrying case, Micro-USB charging cable, power adapter, 3.5 mm audio cable, RemoteTalk cable and cleaning cloth (SoundGuys)	Headphones, hard and soft carry cases, 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, Micro-USB charging cable, in-flight adaptor, quick guide and safety guide