Everyone Forgot About the Momentum 2: Until I Tested Them Again

Sennheiser has been famous for its audio innovations for decades. Looking at the company’s history, you can clearly see its love for experimentation—its devices always carry a touch of uniqueness. This was true for the first-generation Momentum True Wireless; while they sounded excellent, they had flaws. Sennheiser, however, knows how to learn from its mistakes. They proved this with the release of the Momentum True Wireless 2 (MTW2), adding Active Noise Cancellation and improved ergonomics.

Now, years after their release, the big question is: Are they still worth buying today?

Equipment and Design

One of my colleagues mentioned that she found this model difficult to use as a daily driver. During my own testing, I formed the opposite opinion.

Compared to the 1More earbuds I tested recently, Sennheiser takes a traditional, premium approach. No magnets are holding the lid in place, but the presentation inside is immaculate. The focus falls immediately on the elegant charging case and the earbuds. Inside, you get instruction booklets, three pairs of ear tips, and a USB-C cable.

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The case is the highlight. Covered in a pleasant grey fabric, it feels fantastic in the hand and resists stains remarkably well. On the back, you’ll find the USB-C port, a battery check button, and a status LED.

The earbuds themselves are teardrop-shaped with a white plastic finish and a silver Sennheiser logo on the outer touch panel. This panel also houses the LED indicators. In the dark, the red and blue pairing lights shine brightly through the housing—it looked a bit stark at first, but I stopped noticing it after a few days. They are IPX4 rated, which was perfect for my morning run during a sweltering summer heatwave.

Build and Sound

At six grams each, the earbuds are light, though the fit can be tricky. Sennheiser recommends twisting them until the logo is horizontal. Even then, I sometimes felt they were “hanging” slightly loose in my ears—a quirk of my ear shape, perhaps. However, they never caused pressure or pain, even after hours of listening.

Now, for the sound—the reason we are here. At first listen, I wasn’t blown away. But after a full day of testing, my opinion shifted completely. These use 7mm dynamic drivers that deliver a balanced, rich, and detailed sound. Unlike many modern “bass-boosted” buds, no frequency overwhelms the others.

• Hip-hop: Deep, controlled bass.
• Rock: A little polite; I wanted more aggression.
• Classical/Jazz: Absolutely shining. Clear, pleasant, and spacious. For the current market price, the MTW2 offers a sound signature that punches well above its weight class.

Connection and Controls

The MTW2 uses Bluetooth 5.1 (the standard at the time) with support for aptX, AAC, and SBC. The connection is stable, though switching between devices requires manually entering pairing mode—a slight hassle compared to modern multipoint connections.

The touch controls are fully customizable via the Sennheiser Smart Control app. You can tap to play, pause, or summon a voice assistant. The app also features a unique “single point” equalizer, which is surprisingly intuitive.

Battery Life

In practice, I got about 5.5 hours with ANC on. While newer models easily hit 7–8 hours, this is still perfectly usable for a commute or a gym session.

Verdict

Originally selling for nearly $300, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 can now be found on the used or refurbished market for a fraction of that price.

Are they worth it in 2025? Yes. If you prioritize pure sound quality over modern features like multipoint or wireless charging, these are a steal. You are getting that legendary German engineering and a refined sound signature for the price of a budget pair of earbuds.

Pros:

• Still-excellent audiophile sound quality.
• Beautiful, fabric-covered case.
• Great app with customizable EQ.

Cons:

• Fit can be tricky for some ears.
• No multipoint connection (cannot connect to two devices at once).
• Battery life is average by 2025 standards.