Wireless Earbuds / Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Outstanding ANC and a real hearing-aid mode — if you own an iPhone.
Wins overall by 0.5 points
Quick Verdict
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 takes this by a clear 0.5 points. Outstanding ANC and a real hearing-aid mode — if you own an iPhone. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 only makes sense if it wins on a category you care about more than the total.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are both closely matched wireless Earbuds models, and the Apple AirPods Pro 3 is $50.90 cheaper than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 ($249 vs $299.95). On Noise Cancelling, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads (9.5 vs 8.0/10) — how much ambient noise is actually removed. On Comfort & Fit, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads (9.0 vs 7.5/10) — weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions. On Call Quality, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads (9.0 vs 7.5/10) — microphone performance and background noise rejection. Overall, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 8.6/10 across our 8 scoring categories versus 8.1/10 for the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Spec | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.95 | $249.00 |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Battery (ANC on) (hrs) | 7 | 8✓ |
| Battery with Case (hrs) | 30✓ | 24 |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Hybrid adaptive ANC with Transparency and six-microphone beamforming | Apple ANC on the H2 chip; Apple claims roughly twice the noise reduction of AirPods Pro 2 |
| Driver Size (mm) | 7 | Not published by the manufacturer |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes | No — Apple offers iCloud automatic device switching, which hands the connection over rather than holding two at once |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP57 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Weight per Bud (g) | 6.2 | 5.55✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless and LC3 | SBC and AAC only — no aptX or LDAC |
| Spatial Audio | Not listed by Sennheiser for this model | Yes, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| App EQ | Yes | No |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black, White, Graphite | White |
Category Scores
Sound Quality
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on tuning, detail and codec support. If that is what you are buying for, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Noise Cancelling
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on how much ambient noise is actually removed. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Battery
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on playtime in the buds and total runtime with the case. If that is what you are buying for, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Comfort & Fit
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.5 — a 1.5-point margin on weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Call Quality
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 7.5 — a 1.5-point margin on microphone performance and background noise rejection. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Features
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads clearly here, 9.0 against 8.5 — a 0.5-point margin on app depth, spatial audio, multipoint and extras. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Durability
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on IP rating, build materials and case robustness. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Value
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on features and performance relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 does not close the gap elsewhere.
Best For
Choose the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 if…
- • Value matters most to you — the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 scores 8.5/10 here (features and performance relative to price).
Choose the Apple AirPods Pro 3 if…
- • Noise Cancelling matters most to you — the Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 9.5/10 here (how much ambient noise is actually removed).
- • Comfort & Fit matters most to you — the Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 9.0/10 here (weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions).
- • Call Quality matters most to you — the Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 9.0/10 here (microphone performance and background noise rejection).
- • Durability matters most to you — the Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores 8.5/10 here (IP rating, build materials and case robustness).
- • You want to spend less — it's $50.90 cheaper.
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
Pros
- +aptX Lossless and the broadest codec support here — the audiophile pick
- +7 hours in the buds and 30 total, comfortably ahead of Bose or Samsung
- +Excellent, natural tuning with a 5Hz to 21kHz response
- +Street price has fallen far below list, making it the best value in the premium tier
Cons
- −A successor, the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, was announced for early September 2026 — if you can wait two weeks, do
- −7mm drivers are the smallest here
- −2024 hardware
- −ANC is good but a clear step behind Bose
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Pros
- +Among the best noise cancelling in any earbud, and a huge step over the Pro 2
- +The FDA-authorised hearing aid feature is a genuine health function, not a gimmick
- +IP57 is the toughest rating here
- +Heart-rate sensing and Live Translation
Cons
- −No EQ of any kind — you cannot adjust the tuning at all
- −No true multipoint, only Apple device switching
- −AAC and SBC only, with no hi-res codec
- −On Android you get playback and almost nothing else — you cannot even update the firmware without an Apple device
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FAQs
Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 or Apple AirPods Pro 3 better overall?+
Based on our 8-category scoring, the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.
Which is better for Noise Cancelling, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 or the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores higher on Noise Cancelling (9.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — how much ambient noise is actually removed.
Which is better for Comfort & Fit, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 or the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores higher on Comfort & Fit (9.0/10 vs 7.5/10) — weight, fit options and how they feel over long sessions.
Which is better for Call Quality, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 or the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores higher on Call Quality (9.0/10 vs 7.5/10) — microphone performance and background noise rejection.
Which is better for Durability, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 or the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 scores higher on Durability (8.5/10 vs 7.5/10) — IP rating, build materials and case robustness.
Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 worth the price difference over the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the cheaper option at $249 versus $299.95. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Noise Cancelling.
Which is better suited to my use case?+
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 is the better fit if you mainly care about travel or commute. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better fit for workout.
What's the warranty on the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 vs the Apple AirPods Pro 3?+
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 ships with a 12-month warranty; the Apple AirPods Pro 3 ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.
Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+
If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.
Cheaper Option
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) — $299.00
Premium Option
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro — $249.99
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