Sennheiser Momentum Sport vs. Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS: A Comparison of Gym-Focused and Premium Audio Earbuds

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Momentum Sport is suitable for those prioritizing gym features while Momentum 4 TWS caters to high-quality audio enthusiasts
Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS offers balanced sound profile with hi-res codecs for premium audio experience
Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS are gym-focused and premium audio earbuds respectively
Sennheiser Momentum Sport has improved sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, optical heart rate sensor, temperature sensor and three color options for gym-goers
Sennheiser Momentum Sport vs. Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS: A Comparison of Gym-Focused and Premium Audio Earbuds

Title: Sennheiser Momentum Sport vs. Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS Earbuds: A Comparison

In the world of gym earbuds, two models from the same brand have caught the attention of fitness enthusiasts and tech enthusiasts alike: the Sennheiser Momentum Sport and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds. While both pairs offer impressive features, they cater to different needs and preferences.

Sennheiser Momentum Sport: The Perfect Gym Earbuds The Sennheiser Momentum Sport is designed specifically for gym-goers and athletes. It boasts improved sound quality and noise-cancelling capabilities compared to its competitors, such as the Powerbeats Pro from Apple.

One of the standout features of the Momentum Sport is its optical heart rate sensor and temperature sensor, which work in conjunction with Polar to provide valuable fitness data. Additionally, it comes in three stylish colors: black, dark grey, and a fun green and orange combination.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS: A Premium Audio Experience The Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds are a premium product in the competitive audio market. They offer a balanced sound profile, thanks to their support for hi-res codecs, making them an excellent choice for those who value high-quality audio.

Despite its bulky design and hefty price tag of Rs 18,990, the Momentum 4 TWS earbuds have gained popularity due to their effective noise cancellation and balanced sound profile. They are available in the market alongside other premium offerings from Sony and Apple.

Comparing the Two Models: Which One is Right for You? Both pairs of earbuds have their unique strengths, making it essential to consider your specific needs before making a decision. If you prioritize gym-specific features, such as improved sound quality and fitness tracking capabilities, then the Sennheiser Momentum Sport is the better choice.

However, if you value premium audio quality and are willing to pay a higher price for it, then the Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds might be more suitable for you. Keep in mind that each pair comes with its advantages and disadvantages, so it's crucial to weigh your options carefully before making a purchase.



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  • Unique Points
    • Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds are a premium product in the competitive audio market.
    • The design is bulky, with a weighty charging case and individual earbud weighing 6.2 grams.
    • Sennheiser's Momentum 4 TWS supports hi-res codecs for premium audio quality experience.
  • Accuracy
    • ]Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds are a premium product in the competitive audio market.[
    • Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS supports hi-res codecs for premium audio quality experience.
    • The battery life promises up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains selective reporting as the author focuses on the balanced sound profile and noise cancellation features of the Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS earbuds, while omitting any mention of potential drawbacks or criticisms. The author also uses emotional manipulation by stating that 'most people would like' the balanced sound profile and that these earbuds will keep listeners 'happy without going overboard with the bass'. Additionally, there is a lie by omission as the author fails to mention any downsides to the bulky design of the earbuds and charging case.
    • Most people would like that profile which allows you to listen to different genres... You get support for hi-res codecs for the premium audio quality experience, a big must-have for audio products in this range... Talking about the noise cancellation, Sennheiser gives it a triple mode, which includes the transparency option. The main ANC mode works effectively and the sound isolation lets you enjoy the music or movies as the earbuds fit snugly in the ear and block out all the ambient sound and disturbance.
    • Some might say that having a bulker design means space to fit more drivers and battery but convenience surely has to be part of the package as well.
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  • Unique Points
    • Sennheiser Momentum Sport are gym earbuds with improved sound quality and noise-cancelling compared to competitors.
    • They have optical heart rate sensor and temperature sensor with data handled by Polar.
    • Momentum Sport buds come in black, dark grey, or a fun green and orange color.
  • Accuracy
    • Sennheiser Momentum Sport had difficulty tracking heart rate accurately during a run.
    • Sennheiser Momentum Sport also tracks body temperature during workouts but failed to accurately record body heat.
  • Deception (100%)
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  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several comparisons between the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds and other workout earbuds, implying that other options lack in sound quality. This is an appeal to superiority fallacy as the author assumes that better sound quality is a necessary feature for workout earbuds without providing evidence. However, since the author also provides valid reasons for why the Momentum Sport earbuds are better than others in terms of durability and fit, I will not deduct too many points for this fallacy.
    • Despite many people listening to music when they exercise, there has really only been one great pair of workout earbuds: the Powerbeats Pro from Apple... For years, they have been the only workout earbuds I could solidly recommend...
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  • Unique Points
    • Sennheiser Momentum Sport had difficulty tracking heart rate accurately during a run, averaging about 10bpm lower than Garmin Forerunner 965.
    • Sennheiser Momentum Sport failed to sync properly with the Polar Flow app during a test, resulting in incomplete data.
  • Accuracy
    • The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds export data to the Polar Flow app, allowing for better comparison and testing of heart rate accuracy.
    • During a walk test, Sennheiser Momentum Sport had a 1 bpm difference from Garmin Forerunner 965.
    • The Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds failed to sync properly with the Polar Flow app during a test, resulting in incomplete data.
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains selective reporting as the author only tests and compares the heart rate accuracy of two specific earbud models (Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4) against his Garmin fitness watch and COROS Heart Rate Monitor. He does not consider or test other earbuds with heart rate monitoring capabilities in the market, which could potentially provide more accurate data. The author also makes emotional manipulation by expressing his disappointment and frustration towards the earbuds' performance, which may influence readers to form a negative opinion about them.
    • I came away disappointed.
    • The wonky data reminded me more of smart rings, which are accurate in ideal conditions but can struggle with accurate workout data and higher heart rates.
  • Fallacies (65%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by referencing the opinions and experiences of athletes and fitness enthusiasts. However, the author also provides evidence in the form of data from heart rate tests conducted on two different earbud models. The data shows inconsistencies between the heart rate readings from the earbuds and those from a reliable optical HR monitor, indicating inaccurate results. This is a formal fallacy as it undermines the reliability and validity of the earbuds' heart rate monitoring capabilities.
    • ] athletes typically choose a heart rate chest strap, armband, or fitness watch to judge health and effort.[
    • I tested multiple wireless earbuds with heart rate, but the more I looked, the more I found one-off, discontinued products like Bose SoundSport Pulse and Jabra Elite Sport. It made me wonder why these brands didn’t bring HR tech to other workout earbuds: consumer apathy or unreliable results?[
    • The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 only makes its workouts available through the companion app’s ‘Wellness’ page. You can't export your workouts to other fitness apps like Strava or even see your workouts unless the earbuds are connected. The barebones workout results page shows an HR average, chart, and set HR zones that I couldn’t edit.[
    • The COROS HRM determined a 147bpm average across my three-mile run. My Garmin Forerunner 965 measured 148bpm; the chart above shows moments where it dips more slowly than the armband when my pace slows or misses small changes in heart rate. It generally matches with few errors—what you’d expect from a reliable optical HR monitor.[
    • As for the earbuds, Anker calculated a 149 bpm average, which doesn’t sound too imprecise at first glance. But looking at the heart rate graph closely, it has me hitting 167 or 168bpm for sustained stretches during my run; neither Garmin nor COROS measured me any higher than 159bpm.[
    • Things started out swimmingly. Sennheiser once again had a couple of elevated blips in the early miles but settled down and tracked Garmin closely through the first 3.5 miles. Then I decided to pick up my pace, at which point the Momentum Sport couldn’t keep up: they averaged about 10bpm lower, sometimes only 5bpm down but frequently up to 15bpm off.[
    • Imagine my intense frustration to discover that Sennheiser and Polar failed to sync properly. For both my short run and track workout, the Polar Flow app stopped receiving new information and locked my heart rate at a set point. I didn’t notice because I kept my phone in my pocket during runs.[
    • I began this earbud heart rate accuracy test totally optimistic about how the results would turn out. I had a vague sense that my ears would provide a dependable window to my heart, the same way you can check someone’s pulse with either their wrist or neck. Instead, I came away disappointed.
  • Bias (80%)
    The author expresses a clear preference for traditional fitness tracking methods such as chest straps and fitness watches over earbuds with heart rate monitoring. He tests two specific earbud models, the Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4, against his Garmin fitness watch and COROS Heart Rate Monitor. The author finds that both earbud models provide inaccurate heart rate data compared to his traditional fitness tracking methods.
    • Anker calculated a 149 bpm average, which doesn’t sound too imprecise at first glance. But looking at the heart rate graph closely, it has me hitting 167 or 168bpm for sustained stretches during my run; neither Garmin nor COROS measured me any higher than 159bpm.
      • Imagine my intense frustration to discover that Sennheiser and Polar failed to sync properly. For both my short run and track workout, the Polar Flow app stopped receiving new information and locked my heart rate at a set point.
        • Sennheiser once again had a couple of elevated blips in the early miles but settled down and tracked Garmin closely through the first 3.5 miles. Then I decided to pick up my pace, at which point the Momentum Sport couldn’t keep up: they averaged about 10bpm lower, sometimes only 5bpm down but frequently up to 15bpm off.
          • The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 only makes its workouts available through the companion app’s ‘Wellness’ page. You can't export your workouts to other fitness apps like Strava or even see your workouts unless the earbuds are connected. The barebones workout results page shows an HR average, chart, and set HR zones that I couldn’t edit.
            • The COROS HRM determined a 147bpm average across my three-mile run. My Garmin Forerunner 965 measured 148bpm; the chart above shows moments where it dips more slowly than the armband when my pace slows or misses small changes in heart rate. It generally matches with few errors—what you’d expect from a reliable optical HR monitor.
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            • Unique Points
              • Sennheiser Momentum Sport exports data to Polar Flow app for comparison with other fitness apps like Strava.
              • Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 only provides workout results through its companion app, making the data useless to athletes without constant connection.
            • Accuracy
              • During a five-mile run, Sennheiser Momentum Sport averaged about 10bpm lower than Garmin Forerunner 965’s heart rate readings.
              • Sennheiser Momentum Sport had difficulty tracking heart rate accurately during a run.
            • Deception (30%)
              The article contains selective reporting as the author only tests and compares the heart rate accuracy of two specific earbud models against his Garmin fitness watch and a COROS Heart Rate Monitor. He does not provide any context or comparison to other heart rate monitoring technologies or methods. Additionally, there is emotional manipulation through the use of phrases like 'disappointed' and 'intense frustration' to elicit an emotional response from the reader.
              • Imagine my intense frustration
              • I came away disappointed.
            • Fallacies (65%)
              The author makes an appeal to authority by referencing the opinions of other athletes and fitness experts throughout the article. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the earbuds as 'disappointing' and 'wonky data'. The author also makes a dichotomous depiction by contrasting earbuds with fitness watches, suggesting that one is superior to the other.
              • Athletes typically choose a heart rate chest strap, armband, or fitness watch to judge health and effort.
              • Some athletes like standalone LTE smartwatches to work out phone-less, but I don’t know of any athlete who’d want to go watch-less for workouts.
              • I tested the Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds against my favorite Garmin fitness watch and a COROS Heart Rate Monitor across multiple runs and walks, to judge whether or not I can rely on earbuds for accurate workout data.
              • The COROS HRM determined a 147bpm average across my three-mile run. My Garmin Forerunner 965 measured 148bpm; the chart above shows moments where it dips more slowly than the armband when my pace slows or misses small changes in heart rate.
              • Things started out swimmingly. Sennheiser once again had a couple of elevated blips in the early miles but settled down and tracked Garmin closely through the first 3.5 miles. Then I decided to pick up my pace, at which point the Momentum Sport couldn’t keep up: they averaged about 10bpm lower, sometimes only 5bpm down but frequently up to 15bpm off.
              • I began this earbud heart rate accuracy test totally optimistic about how the results would turn out. I had a vague sense that my ears would provide a dependable window to my heart, the same way you can check someone’s pulse with either their wrist or neck. Instead, I came away disappointed.
            • Bias (95%)
              The author expresses a clear preference for traditional fitness tracking methods such as chest straps and fitness watches over earbuds with heart rate monitoring. He tests the Sennheiser Momentum Sport and Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 earbuds against his favorite Garmin fitness watch and a COROS Heart Rate Monitor, finding that both earbuds have significant inaccuracies compared to the traditional methods. The author also mentions that Anker's decision to force users to use its app makes the data all but useless for athletes. These observations demonstrate a bias towards traditional fitness tracking methods and against earbuds with heart rate monitoring.
              • Anker’s decision to force you to use its app makes the data all but useless to athletes.
                • The more I looked, the more I found one-off, discontinued products like Bose SoundSport Pulse and Jabra Elite Sport. It made me wonder why these brands didn’t bring HR tech to other workout earbuds: consumer apathy or unreliable results?
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