Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 review: top-quality sound with ANC

German true wireless earbuds deliver on sound, have noise cancelling and long battery life in fairly large bodies

Sennheiser’s second-generation high-end true wireless earbuds gain noise cancelling and longer battery life to do battle with Sony and Apple.

The German firm’s first earbuds were some of the best-sounding available. Now Sennheiser hopes its £280 Momentum True Wireless 2 can steal the show once again.

Water resistance: IPX4 (splash resistant)

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.1, SBC, AAC, aptX, active noise cancelling (ANC)

Battery life: seven hours listening, up to 28 hours with case

Earbud weight: 6g

Charging case dimensions: 76.8 x 43.8 x 34.7mm

Charging case weight: 58g

Case charging: USB-C

The ambient sound mode is good, pausing the music by default and allowing you to have a quick conversation without taking them out or listen out for announcements or road noise while commuting.

Call quality was good with optional sidetone: callers said I sounded loud and clear, even while a little background noise was let through in noisy environments.

Pros: great sound, long battery life, ANC, AAC and aptX, strong and stable Bluetooth connection, medium-sized case has USB-C.

Cons: earbuds are fairly large and can be uncomfortable for those with smaller ears, case a bit thick, expensive, left earbud cannot be used on its own.

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