True Wireless
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
76Great
$320
Full review dataAnker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 - Great overall at around $300.
True Wireless
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
81Great
$300
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
HearWiki score
76
81
Sound
8.0
9.0
Noise cancelling
8.0
8.0
Battery
8.5
7.0
Calls
7.5
7.0
Value
8.0
7.0
Price (USD)
$320
$300
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Mixed generations
Both shipped in 2026. Neither is straightforwardly newer: the Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max brings Bluetooth 6.1 against 6.0, while the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 answers with Top codec aptX Lossless against LDAC. The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max answers on convenience features: it adds Water resistance IP55 against IP54.
- Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max2026
- MOMENTUM True Wireless 52026
What differsSoundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxMOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 6.0
- Top codec
- LDAC
- aptX Lossless
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP54
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: ANC type, Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro MaxMOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Type
- True Wireless
- True Wireless
- Price (USD)
- $320
- $300
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 81
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 9.2 mm dynamic
- 7 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 9.2 mm
- 7 mm
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 5 Hz - 21 kHz
- Impedance
- 17 Ω
- -
- Sensitivity
- -
- 107 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.1
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 12 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- -
- 6 h
- Battery incl. case
- 28 h
- 40 h
- Full charge time
- -
- 90 min
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 4 h
- 8 min → 1 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Yes
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- -
- Yes
- Controls
- both
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 11 g
- 14 g
- Case weight
- -
- 55 g
- Water resistance
- IP55
- IP54
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Microphones
- 8
- 8
- Call noise reduction
- -
- Yes
- Call NR technology
- -
- beamforming
What reviewers said
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max are feature-packed wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust 12-hour single charge, extending to 28 hours with the case. They support modern Bluetooth 6.1, multipoint pairing for three devices, and offer solid IP55 water resistance for workouts and light rain. With LDAC and LDHC codecs, plus a customizable EQ, they aim to deliver both versatility and high-quality sound.
- Pro:Long 12-hour battery per charge, 28 with case
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and transparency mode for flexible listening
- Pro:Multipoint connects to up to three devices
- Con:Pricey at around $230
- Con:No wireless charging despite premium cost
- Con:Bass may overpower for some listeners
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 are premium earbuds that prioritize rich, detailed audio with their dual-driver setup and lossless codec support. They offer adaptive noise cancellation, a long-lasting case, and solid connectivity features like multipoint and Bluetooth 6.0, making them a strong choice for commuters and audiophiles on the go. Their comfortable fit and robust app integration round out a package designed for high-quality daily listening.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with detailed highs and deep bass
- Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Long battery life with 12 hours on a single charge and 40 with the case
- Con:Premium price point may be steep for some buyers
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky and require a learning curve
- Con:Battery life drops significantly to 6 hours with ANC enabled
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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