Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation). Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 3rd generation
Height - 3.079 cm
Width - 1.826 cm
Depth - 1.921 cm
Weight 40 g 4.28 g Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) are lighter than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g
Colour Black, red White
Earpad Material Stainless steel -
Protection - Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Frequency Response 15 - 22000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 28 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional Beamforming
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 86 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 6 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L) Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility - iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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