Sennheiser took a step further with the Momentum Sport wireless earbuds by incorporating heart-rate and body-temperature sensors, in addition to the standard features like ergonomic design, active noise cancellation, and touch controls. These earbuds offer more insight into workouts and can sync data with third-party activity apps. The design of the Momentum Sport is an improvement over the Momentum 4, but there are some drawbacks. While the biometric sensors work well, the sound quality is inconsistent, and the onboard controls can be frustrating.
The Momentum Sport earbuds have a rounder profile that fits comfortably in the ears, providing a more refined design compared to the Momentum True Wireless 4. The added bass in the sound profile enhances workout energy levels, but some albums may lack detail and punchy highs due to the emphasis on low-end tones. The heart-rate and body-temperature tracking features are reliable and integrate well with third-party apps like Polar, Peloton, Strava, and Zwift.
In terms of battery life, the Momentum Sport earbuds offer five and a half hours of playback on a single charge, with the option to extend it by enabling Eco Mode in the app. However, the earbuds’ controls can be overly sensitive, triggering unintentional actions like playback and call controls when chewing. The ANC performance is decent but may struggle with human voices, and the transparency mode could be improved to allow more ambient noise.
Overall, the Momentum Sport earbuds present a mixed bag of features. While they excel in tracking biometric stats and have a comfortable design, the inconsistent sound quality and overly sensitive controls may deter some users. The case design, though wireless charging-enabled and IPX4 rated, feels less premium compared to Sennheiser’s previous offerings. Despite these drawbacks, the Momentum Sport earbuds are a viable option for fitness enthusiasts looking for biometric tracking capabilities in their earbuds.
