Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs Anker soundcore Space 2

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MOMENTUM 5 Wireless compared with Space 2
SennheiserMOMENTUM 5 WirelessAnker soundcoreSpace 2
Overview
ReleasedJune 2026April 2026
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Driver size42 mm40 mm
Back–Closed
Bluetooth codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive and aptX LosslessSBC, AAC and LDAC
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)40 mm double-layer diaphragm drivers with silk and metal-ceramic construction
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 maxAdaptive ANC 3.0 with four-stage low-frequency noise cancellation; Transparency mode; Normal mode can be added to the button cycle
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 appHi-Res Audio in wired mode and LDAC on compatible Android devices; HearID hearing profile, 8-band EQ and presets. 3D Audio cannot run alongside LDAC; USB-C is charging only (SoundGuys)
Hearing health–Safe Volume monitoring and optional high-volume limit in the soundcore app
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 57 hoursUp to 50 hours
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 volumeANC provides up to 50 hours with wearing detection off or 45 hours on; ANC with LDAC gives 40 or 35 hours respectively. ANC off gives 70 or 65 hours; Transparency gives 50 or 45 hours. Maker tests at 50% volume; other features can reduce playback
Charging case–USB-C charging; full charge in about 2 hours
Fast charging10 minutes for up to 7 hours; full charge in about 2 hours (USB-C, 5 V, 800 mA max)A 5-minute charge provides up to 4 hours of playback
Design
Weight290 g264 g (better)
Bluetooth5.46.1
Two devices at onceYesYes
Headphone cableYesYes
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)Physical power, volume, playback/call and NC buttons; configurable long-press action; optional wearing detection for automatic pause/resume
MicrophonesFour MEMS mics per side with beamforming; Own Voice Detection; Sidetone for callsThree microphones with AI call-noise reduction
Fit and ear tipsAround-the-ear (circumaural), closed-back; folds flat into the carry caseFolding construction, ergonomic headband and protein-leather ear cushions with slow-rebound memory foam; cloth travel pouch
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)soundcore app for Android and iOS; Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or later; dual-device connection. Maker support contradicts itself on simultaneous LDAC and dual-device support, so that combination remains unconfirmed. AUX mode disables playback/volume buttons and built-in calls; NC control works while powered on
ColoursBlack, White, Denim, Lavender, BronzeJet Black, Linen White and Seafoam Green
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 guideHeadphones, travel pouch, 3.5 mm AUX cable, USB-C cable and quick start guide

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