Over-Ear
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
83Great
$400
Full review dataSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs Shure Srh840a: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. 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
Shure Srh840a
71Good
$170
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 5 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
- Shure Srh840a
HearWiki score
83
71
Sound
8.8
8.0
Noise cancelling
8.2
-
Battery
9.4
-
Calls
8.0
-
Value
7.3
7.5
Price (USD)
$400
$170
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?
Same generation
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless adds USB-C. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- MOMENTUM 5 Wireless20264 yr newer
- Srh840a2022
What differsMOMENTUM 5 WirelessSrh840a
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
MOMENTUM 5 WirelessSrh840a
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $400
- $170
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 71
- Released
- 2026
- 2022
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 42 mm dynamic
- 40 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 42 mm
- 40 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 40 kHz
- 5 Hz - 25 kHz
- Impedance
- 520 Ω
- 40 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 108 dB/mW
- 97 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- aptX Lossless
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 57 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 57 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 10 min → 7 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- No
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- touch
- buttons
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 290 g
- 273 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Foldable
- -
- Yes
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- 3.5 mm
- -
- Microphones
- 8
- -
What reviewers said
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
Shure Srh840a
This wired over-ear headphone offers a balanced, monitoring-focused sound with a slight bass lift and a subtle upper-mid dip, making it a reliable choice for studio tracking and casual listening. It features a lower impedance for easier use with various devices, a detachable cable, and a foldable design for portability, all wrapped in a practical, professional-looking build. Overall, it's a solid, no-frills performer that improves on its predecessor with better efficiency and usability.
- Pro:Clear, flat midrange ideal for monitoring
- Pro:Lower impedance works well with portable gear
- Pro:Detachable cable and foldable design add convenience
- Con:Slight bass emphasis may not suit purists
- Con:Upper midrange dip can affect vocal presence
- Con:No wireless or noise-canceling features
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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