Over-Ear
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless
72Good
$220
Full review dataSennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 82. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless - Great overall at around $400.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
82Great
$400
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads on 3 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
HearWiki score
72
82
Sound
8.5
8.5
Noise cancelling
8.0
8.0
Battery
6.0
9.5
Calls
7.5
6.5
Value
6.5
7.5
Price (USD)
$220
$400
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?
New platform
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless (2026) against Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless (2019). The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.4 against 5.0 and Top codec aptX Lossless against aptX.
- MOMENTUM 3 Wireless2019
- MOMENTUM 5 Wireless20267 yr newer
What differsMOMENTUM 3 WirelessMOMENTUM 5 Wireless
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Top codec
- aptX
- aptX Lossless
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
MOMENTUM 3 WirelessMOMENTUM 5 Wireless
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $220
- $400
- HearWiki score
- 72
- 82
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Sold new
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 42 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 42 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 22 kHz
- 6 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- 100 Ω
- 520 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- 108 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- 118
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 5.4
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
- aptX Lossless
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- -
- 57 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 17 h
- 57 h
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- 120 min
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 1.5 h
- 10 min → 7 h
- Wireless charging
- No
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- hybrid
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- No
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- touch
- Voice assistant
- -
- Yes
- Weight
- 305 g
- 290 g
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- none
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- 3.5 mm
- Microphones
- 4
- 8
- Microphone type
- beamforming
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- beamforming
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless over-ears deliver a refined, balanced audio performance wrapped in a stylish retro-modern design. They feature effective hybrid active noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and a robust app with customization options, but their battery endurance trails many rivals and the premium price tag is hard to ignore. While the controls and connectivity are generally solid, the overall package feels like an incremental step rather than a dramatic leap forward.
- Pro:Rich, well-balanced sound with good detail
- Pro:Effective hybrid ANC for quieting ambient noise
- Pro:Comfortable fit with a sleek, premium design
- Con:Battery life is below average for the price
- Con:On-ear controls can be finicky or unresponsive
- Con:Premium cost may not offer enough value
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is a refined premium over-ear headphone that builds on its predecessor with modern Bluetooth connectivity and adaptive hybrid noise cancellation. It delivers a detailed, well-tuned sound signature, exceptional battery life, and a comfortable, sturdy build, though it lacks water resistance and its design remains largely familiar. While the update is more evolutionary than revolutionary, it stands out as a top-tier option for wireless listening, especially for those prioritizing long playtime and versatile codec support.
- Pro:Excellent 57-hour battery life with ANC on
- Pro:Detailed and well-balanced sound with wide frequency response
- Pro:Comfortable and premium build quality
- Con:No water or dust resistance rating
- Con:Design is largely unchanged from previous generation
- Con:Call quality and price may not justify the upgrade for some
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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