Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Sony WI-1000XM2

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free and Sony WI-1000XM2. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Sony WI-1000XM2 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 40 g 58 g Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free are lighter than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free headphones.
Colour Black, red Black | Silver
Earpad Material Stainless steel -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear - neckband
Headphones Technology Dynamic Balanced armature / dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0 Sony WI-1000XM2 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) 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX
Frequency Response 15 - 22000 Hz 3 - 40000 Hz Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB 101 dB/mW Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Impedance 28 Ohm 22 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - 9 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button
CABLE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m
USB charge cable
Cable Length - 1 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Features - Vibrating call alert
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 86 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 13 hour(s) Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 hours
Standby Time - 100 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free recharge faster than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Connector Type - Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only)
OTHERS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WI-1000XM2
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L) Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds
Compatibility - iPhone, iPod, Android phone
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