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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5

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SennheiserMOMENTUM 5 WirelessSennheiserMOMENTUM True Wireless 5
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026September 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Driver size42 mm7 mm
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX LosslessSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless
Lossless over USB-CYes–
DriversDynamic transducer made in Tullamore, Ireland; 6 Hz to 40 kHz over USB and Bluetooth, 6 Hz to 22 kHz via the analogue input; 108 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS); THD < 0.2% (1 kHz / 100 dB SPL)TrueResponse dynamic transducer, made in Tullamore, Ireland; 5 Hz to 21 kHz; 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW); THD < 0.08% (1 kHz / 94 dB)
Noise cancelling detailHybrid adaptive ANC with eight digital microphones; ANC and Transparency Mode intensity adjustable by pinch and stretch gestures or in the app; wind-noise reduction off, auto or maxHybrid adaptive ANC that adjusts to ambient noise in real time; automatic Anti-Wind mode; Transparency mode with adjustable level, also usable during calls
Audio featuresDolby Atmos with head tracking (added by a day-one firmware update); Hi-Res Audio certified; Snapdragon Sound; also supports aptX HD; 8-band EQ, presets and Sound Personalization in the Smart Control Plus appDolby Atmos with Dolby Head Tracking; aptX Adaptive up to 24-bit/96 kHz; Snapdragon Sound; low-latency mode for gaming; 8-band EQ, Bass boost and Sound Personalization in the Smart Control Plus app
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 57 hoursUp to 6 hours
Wireless charging–Yes
Battery life detailUser-replaceable 700 mAh lithium-polymer battery, swapped with a small Phillips screwdriver; battery life tested over Bluetooth with an iPhone at mid volumeUp to 12 hours per charge with ANC off; up to 40 hours in total with the case (with ANC off, per What Hi-Fi); tested with an iPhone at mid volume; user-replaceable batteries (earbuds 72 mAh, case 760 mAh)
Charging case–USB-C (5 V, 1 A, up to 5 W, no USB PD) and Qi wireless charging (Qi 2.1); 67.2 × 48.4 × 25.0 mm with the earbuds inside
Fast charging10 minutes for up to 7 hours; full charge in about 2 hours (USB-C, 5 V, 800 mA max)8 minutes for 1 hour of playback; full charge in about 1.5 hours
Design
Weight290 g7 g
Water and sweat resistance–IP54
Bluetooth5.46.0
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYes–
ControlsTouch pad on the right ear cup (tap, swipe, pinch and stretch); multi-function button; wear sensor pauses playback when the headphones are taken off (Smart Pause)Touch control panel on each earbud, customisable in the app; infra-red wear sensor pauses playback when an earbud is taken out (Smart Pause)
MicrophonesFour MEMS mics per side with beamforming; Own Voice Detection; Sidetone for callsFour per earbud, including a bone-conduction voice accelerometer; AI and beamforming noise reduction for calls
Fit and ear tipsAround-the-ear (circumaural), closed-back; folds flat into the carry caseFin-less earbud shape; silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L
Case weight–55 g
Water resistance detail–IP54 dust and splash resistance applies to the earbuds only, not the case
Works withSmart Control Plus app for iOS and Android; USB audio with a Mac, PC or mobile device; 2.5 mm analogue input (switches off Bluetooth for flights)Smart Control Plus app for iOS and Android; Google Fast Pair; Microsoft Swift Pair
ColoursBlack, White, Denim, Lavender, BronzeGraphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, Lavender
In the boxHeadphones, carry case, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), quick guide, safety guideEarbuds, charging case, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 0.4 m), silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), battery replacement tool, quick guide, safety guide

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