A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 IPX4

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10.6g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, at 10.6g weigh less than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference -0.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7mm

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 5Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 produce a juicier bass than the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 107dB/mW

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 7hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 21hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Huawei FreeBuds 5's case is said to have a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 4 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 1.5hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.

Battery Power

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery capacity is 42mAh, battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 v5.2

Huawei FreeBuds 5 v5.2

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 10meters

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10meters

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 will work well with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Ldac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 microphones are 6, equal to that of the Huawei FreeBuds 5 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 2only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too support the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	10.6g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	7mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	40000Hz
	sound pressure level	107dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	25hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	battery power	✗	42mAh
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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