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Sennheiser’s new fitness buds do heart rate tracking right

It’s actually an alright chest strap replacement.

So, I was pleasantly surprised that the Momentum Sport buds delivered what was promised — a simple way to view real-time fitness metrics without sacrificing sound quality. That makes this a neat alternative if you practice some sports that aren’t conducive to smartwatches or find chest straps uncomfortable, especially if you like working out to music — you can theoretically wear one less wearable to get your data. When I tested the Amazfit Powerbuds Pro, a similar pair of fitness tracking buds, I had to use its proprietary companion app to get access to a lot of health features.

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