Sennheiser have released the successor to their widely praised Momentum True Wireless 2, the Momentum True Wireless 3.
These third-generation earbuds look to capitalise on an already spectacular precedent set by the True Wireless 2.
Sennheiser has done a complete design overhaul for the Momentum True Wireless 3, which now looks a lot closer to the CX Plus.
Rather than having a rounded shell, the True Wireless 3 has adopted a cubed-shaped shell that still keeps the glossy back panel with the Sennheiser logo.
The True Wireless 3 looks much more stylish and sleek than its predecessor, with the back panel being a suitable size for the touch controls.
The earbuds come in three different colours with a slick glossy finish, however they will be susceptible to scuffs and scratches.
The out-of-box ear tips fitted snugly in my ear working to form a secure cohesive unit with the ear fins.
Sennheiser has provided extra sets of each allowing the consumer to mix and match till they find the right fit.
The True Wireless 3 new aesthetic is far more fashion friendly than its predecessor while retaining all the great touch controls and features.
They come with an IPX4 rating which means they are resistant to rain or sweat but just don’t go swimming with them.
The True Wireless 3 comes with simple touch controls that give you full autonomy over the earbuds.
All the basic controls are covered for controlling music, answering calls and even activating the noise cancellation which is a nice feature.
These controls can be further customised in the Sennheiser Smart Control App to suit your needs.
The Smart Control App also allows owners to customise several music settings from the EQ to bass boost, it’s really accessible and easy to understand.
The True Wireless 3 includes an auto-pause feature that will automatically stop playing music once it comes out of your ear and resume when back in.
The True Wireless 3 sound amazing with their 7mm TrueResponse Transducer drivers producing some of the best audio I’ve heard from an earbud.
The wide soundstage offered a powerful bass that was accompanied by clear-sounding highs and mids. The True Wireless 2 did set a high standard but True Wireless 3 has outdone it in this regard.
The True Wireless 3 includes an adaptive ANC system that will adjust to match the level of noise around you. I was surprised at how much the system has improved from the last generation.
It was effective at blocking irritant noises such as humming, PC fans, outdoor noises, and more.
The True Wireless 3 comes with a transparency mode which is great as it automatically pauses your music and allows you to have a greater awareness of your surroundings and engage in conversations without taking the earbuds out.
The earbuds support a Bluetooth 5.2 connection utilising the SBC and AAC codecs. But the earbuds also support aptX Adaptive codec, which is fairly new and only available in a handful of devices.
However if you manage to have one of these new devices the True Wireless 3 will produce better-sounding audio.
This new format makes the True Wireless 3 much more future-proof than other earbuds on the market.
The earbuds come with a 77mAh battery granting an average battery life of seven hours and a whopping twenty-eight hours from the charging case. This is superb and makes the True Wireless 3 the perfect earbuds for all occasions.
Verdict 4/5
Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM True Wireless 3 are amazing earbuds that offer impressive audio quality and an extensive battery life that makes them great for day-to-day use.
The new elegant design is comfortable and stylish elevating it over its predecessor. The ANC is impressive but isn't leaps and bounds better than its competitors, considering it is priced a tad higher than most of them.
Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 3 are available now for £219
