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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Apple AirPods Pro 3 is cheaper at $249. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Apple AirPods Pro 3 or Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4?

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the cheaper at $249. The Apple AirPods Pro 3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Apple AirPods Pro 3 Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
US price $249 $300
BrandAppleSennheiser
Released2025-092024-03
ANC Yes Yes
Driver (mm) 7
Battery buds hr 8 7.5
Battery case hr 24 30
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
IP rating IP57 IP54
Wireless charging Yes Yes
Codecs SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3
Weight per bud (g) 5.55 6.2
Release 2025-09 2024-03

Sources — Apple AirPods Pro 3: apple.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4: newsroom.sennheiser.com (verified 2026-06-15).

What's the difference between the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 9). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Battery buds hr: Apple AirPods Pro 3 8 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 7.5
  • Battery case hr: Apple AirPods Pro 3 24 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 30
  • Bluetooth: Apple AirPods Pro 3 5.3 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 5.4
  • IP rating: Apple AirPods Pro 3 IP57 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 IP54
  • Codecs: Apple AirPods Pro 3 SBC, AAC vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC3
  • Weight per bud (g): Apple AirPods Pro 3 5.55 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 6.2

What reviewers say

Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 set a new bar for in-ear noise cancellation. SoundGuys measured ~90% noise reduction (about 40 dB), the best they have ever tested in earbuds, beating Sony's WF-1000XM5 and Bose's QC Ultra, plus a big battery jump to 8h42m with ANC. Main gripes: no EQ, weak Android support. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

Praised: Class-leading, best-ever-measured ANC (~90% / ~40 dB noise reduction); Long battery life with ANC on (8h 42min, 24h with case); Durable IP57 rating and improved, more secure fit.

Flagged: No EQ / equalizer controls; Poor Android support; limited codecs (SBC/AAC only, no aptX/LDAC); Live Translation still in beta and unrefined.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

No sourced tester review yet.

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