Sennheiser's New Wireless Earbuds Are High-Powered And Affordable

Ever since the original pair’s debut back in 2018, Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless earbuds have received heaps of praise for their sound quality.

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After releasing a sequel in 2020, Sennheiser is announcing the third product in the series today.

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they’ve been given a substantial redesign. They’ll be available starting May 10th in black, graphite, and white for $249.95.

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The Momentum True Wireless 3 buds look closer to the CX and CX Plus True Wireless than they do their direct predecessors.

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The Momentums do give off a sleeker and more premium impression than the company’s cheaper buds.

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The fabric-covered case is similar in shape and size to previous versions, though Sennheiser has moved the USB-C charging port to the front.

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This is becoming increasingly common, with companies like Jabra recently having made the same change.

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It looks a bit strange at first but can be more convenient in some charging scenarios.

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This new case also supports wireless charging, a feature that was absent from previous models — and hard to accept given the asking price.

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