JBL Live Buds 3 vs Sennheiser Momentum Sport

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • JBL Live Buds 3 leads Sennheiser Momentum Sport overall by 15 points (80 vs 65 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where JBL Live Buds 3 has 8 vs 6 h; total battery life with case, where JBL Live Buds 3 has 40 vs 24 h; weight per earbud, where JBL Live Buds 3 is 1.8 g lighter; IP rating, where JBL Live Buds 3 has IP55 vs IPX5; Bluetooth version, where JBL Live Buds 3 has Bluetooth 5.3 vs Bluetooth 5.2.
JBL Live Buds 3 leads overall
JBL Live Buds 3 · 85 overall, #4 of 68
80
Sennheiser Momentum Sport · 68 overall, #53 of 68
65
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeJBL Live Buds 3 8 vs 6 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseJBL Live Buds 3 40 vs 24 h
  • Weight per EarbudJBL Live Buds 3 1.8 g lighter
  • IP RatingJBL Live Buds 3 IP55 vs IPX5
  • Bluetooth VersionJBL Live Buds 3 Bluetooth 5.3 vs Bluetooth 5.2

Scores by Category

Live Buds 3 wins 3 of 6 categories · Momentum Sport wins 1

CategoryLive Buds 3Momentum SportLead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+22
Connectivity
+4
Build
+23
Audio
+30
Calls
Tie

Physical Comparison

Live Buds 3
73g
Weight
Momentum Sport
78.4g
Weight
Live Buds 3
4.6g
Weight
Momentum Sport
6.4g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
N/A
No

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
Battery Life per Charge
8 h33% more
6 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h67% more
24 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
Microphones per Earbud
3
3

Build

Feature
Live Buds 3
Momentum Sport
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
4.6 g28% less
6.4 g
Case Weight
73 g7% less
78.4 g

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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