Sennheiser

Momentum True Wireless (1st generation)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless (1st generation)

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#278 in

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Sentiment score78% positive
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Last updated: May 28, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Icon404explorer
about 1 month ago

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 1. They sounded the best of any earbud I have ever tried, ever, and the fit is perfect. I have tried many - Technics AZ80, DenonPerl Pro, Bose Ultra Open, Bose Quietcomfort, AirPods Pro, Sennheiser MTW3, Jabra Elite 10, Jaybird Vista, and others. None were better than what I already have, the MTW1. It’s a real shame that the later generations of MTW were not nearly as good sounding to me as the gen 1. It sucks because my MTW1 battery only last about 30 min these days, but I still use them when I want to really “listen”, because the sound quality can’t be beat. I would buy them again in a heartbeat if I could find another pair with a battery that was guaranteed fresh.

Reddit Iconchristsirhc
about 1 month ago

I've got the MTW1 and MTW4. The 1's won't hold more than a few days charge anymore (at 3hrs use per day), but they are more comfortable for long wear time and sound better. But I can't prove any of that.

Reddit IconDrwannabeme
9 months ago

I've had all four generations of the Momentum True Wireless earbuds. The only one that stopped working all of a sudden is the 2nd generation. Not indicative of anything, but it does seem like they have QC issues.

Reddit IconEricDNPA
about 1 month ago

I still have the OGs and they work fine. Yeah, I have to charge them every time I use them but that's ok because I mostly only wear them in the gym and it's become part of my routine. I just love the sound and they stay in my ear when I run.

Reddit Iconjeeper75
about 1 month ago

Well, my MTW4s sound great but I will agree with the statement best for its price point. There are still competitive great sounding buds out there. My MTW2s still work, my 3s do not but my MTW1s still work unbelievably ngl. I must be an outlier case. If my Sennheisers works, I'll listen. 💫

Reddit IconUpandownmoodster
about 2 months ago

I've had mtw since they came out. 1 2 3 and 4. Xm6 I bought 2 weeks ago and regret not having moved over sooner. Spatial audio is next level!

Reddit Iconbadgerrage82
11 months ago

Depends, just look at Sony as prime example... No doubt it had best of ANC and sound but it is also pieces of trash....Last time got WF-1000XM4 when it initially came out, cost me around RM1200 .... Used it about year then suddenly one side earbuds battery drain like crazy...cant even listen to half and hour of music.... Then I brought sennheiser Momentum 1 with cost of RM800... Last me about 5 years and still going strong until today

Reddit IconNatural_Hawk5778
6 months ago

Comfort wise I found buds with stem design to be the most comfortable —AirPods pro 3 and B&O beoplay ex—the least comfortable for me would be Bose QC ultra, Xm3, 4, and Momentum 3 since those are very bulky. For ANC, AirPods Pro 3s and Bose QC Ultras are top tier and Sony a lil behind. In terms of sound quality, PI7 S2s, Beoplay ex and HiFiman sounds best to my ears. I usually daily drive either AirPods Pro 3 or Bose QC Ultra along with either Beoplay EXs, B&W PI7 S2s, or HiFimans. (One for good ANC and the other for good sound quality)

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