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Sennheiser · MOMENTUM

MOMENTUM 3 Wireless

Released September 2019

The MOMENTUM 3 Wireless are Sennheiser's third-generation over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, adding automatic playback controls, transparency mode and USB-C audio.

Model history · 2 models, 2015–2019
  1. 2015MOMENTUM 2 WirelessCompare
  2. 2019MOMENTUM 3 Wireless
Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
17 h
With case
–
Best codec
aptX
Weight
305 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers praised the detailed, energetic sound, comfortable leather fit and automatic playback controls. What Hi-Fi? found the noise cancelling effective, while TechRadar judged it behind Sony and Bose rivals. Both found the 17-hour battery life short for the price.

From whathifi.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Driver size
42 mm
Back
Closed
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC and aptX
Lossless over USB-C
Yes
Drivers
Dynamic, closed-back 42 mm transducers; 6 Hz–22 kHz; 118 dB SPL at 1 V and 1 kHz via cable; THD < 0.3% at 1 kHz and 100 dB SPL
Noise cancelling detail
Four microphones; three selectable cancellation modes and Transparent Hearing
Audio features
aptX Low Latency in addition to the listed codecs; equaliser in the Sennheiser Smart Control app; Tile tracking

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 17 hours
Battery life detail
Built-in 600–700 mAh lithium-polymer battery; 17 hours with Bluetooth and ANC on; approximately three hours to charge over USB-C

Design

Weight
305 g
Bluetooth
5.0
Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Three playback and call buttons; dedicated voice assistant button; Auto On/Off when folding; Smart Pause wear detection; NFC pairing
Microphones
Two-microphone beamforming array for calls
Fit and ear tips
Circumaural sheepskin leather ear pads, padded headband, stainless-steel sliders and folding hinges
Works with
Passive analogue audio by cable at 100 ohms, 470 ohms in active mode; digital audio over USB-C from a computer or mobile device
Colours
Black, Sandy White
In the box
Headphones, USB-C cable, USB-C to USB-A adaptor, 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm analogue audio cable, carry case, quick guide and safety guide

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 42 mm drivers and aptX Low Latency support
  • Three noise-cancelling modes and Transparent Hearing
  • Analogue and USB-C audio connections

Cons

  • 17-hour battery life is shorter than the preceding model's 22 hours
  • Approximately 305 g weight

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
BoseNoise Cancelling Headphones 700
Over-earYes20 h–AAC254 gJun 2019
AppleAirPods Max (Lightning)
Over-earYes20 h–AAC384.8 gDec 2020
BoseQuietComfort 35 II
Over-earYes20 h–AAC–Sept 2017

Previous model: MOMENTUM 2 Wireless. Newer model: MOMENTUM 4 Wireless.

Sources

  1. us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-3-wireless
  2. cdn.sennheiser-cloud.com/help/products/m3/en/manual/M3AEBTXL_Manual_EN/M3AEBTXL…
  3. newsroom.sennheiser.com/a-third-generation-of-superior-sound-258396
  4. assets.sennheiser.com/global-downloads/file/13011/M3AEBT_FAQ_A02_EN.pdf
  5. bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/667757.pdf

Photo: us.sennheiser-hearing.com

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