Sennheiser have long since been renowned for their high-quality audio equipment, so we had high hopes for Momentum Free.

These are Sennheiser’s most compact Bluetooth headphones, connecting via Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless freedom and up to 10-meter range. We expected a premium unboxing experience for the price, but we were disappointed to find a large block of environment-hating foam and the earbuds set awkwardly in cardboard. However, no one ever buys a rubbish product simply because the packing is good.

In the box you get the wireless headset, USB charging cable, ear adaptor set (XS, S, M, L), a premium leather protective carrying case as well as safety and quick guides. The earbuds or should I say “sound tunnels” look great with their stripped down, machined stainless steel in-ear design: both sturdy and stylish. They have magnets integrated into them, so you can join them together and wear them comfortably around your neck to keep them safe when they are not in use. The ear adaptors are the standard type you get with many headphones - nothing special to see hear - but the four sizes will help you find a secure and comfortable fit, they also help to block out ambient noise reasonably well. The battery lasts for up to six long hours of continuous play from one full charge, which is about standard. As beautiful as the case is, it would be better if it was a charging case too.

So, let’s get down to the sound quality: The Momentum Free use AAC codec support and Qualcomm apt-X support for clear wireless transmission and low latency, keeping streaming videos in sync. When playing our favourite tunes, we found the Momentum Free headphones performed impressively! We have heard whispers of poor sound quality when using iOS, but this wasn’t out experience: the bass was thick and mid-tones rich and top notes were clean and crisp; all the audio quality you would expect from Sennheiser. There is a three-button remote and an in-line microphone that lets you take calls on the move. The call quality isn’t great, but it is adequate for chatting on the move. The Momentum Free also allows for multi-connection with up to 2 devices and 3-way calling support, with voice prompts notifying you about the pairing or battery status.

If you are looking for lightweight wireless headphones with excellent sound quality and money isn’t an object, these could be just what you are looking for. However, a couple of little tweaks here and there would offer more value for money. RRP £169.99

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4 out of 5

Pros

Excellent sound quality

Comfortable

Compact

Magnetic connections

Attractive case

Cons

Limited features