True Wireless
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
83Outstanding
$300
Full review dataSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 vs Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 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 True Wireless 5 - Outstanding overall at around $305.
Over-Ear
Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion
80Outstanding
$600
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 leads on 6 of 7 measures.
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion
HearWiki score
83
80
Sound
9.2
8.9
Noise cancelling
8.3
8.6
Battery
8.2
6.8
Calls
8.7
8.4
Value
7.5
5.8
Price (USD)
$300
$600
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 brings Top codec aptX Lossless against LC3, while the Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion answers with LE Audio (LC3). The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 answers on convenience features: it adds Wireless charging and Water resistance (IP54).
- MOMENTUM True Wireless 52026
- WH-1000X The ColleXion2026
What differsMOMENTUM True Wireless 5WH-1000X The ColleXion
- Top codec
- aptX Lossless
- LC3
- LE Audio (LC3)
- No
- Yes
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Water resistance
- IP54
- Not rated
Platform
Everyday features
Level on: Bluetooth, ANC type, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Custom EQ, Companion app.
Specifications
MOMENTUM True Wireless 5WH-1000X The ColleXion
- Type
- True Wireless
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $300
- $600
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 80
- Released
- 2026
- 2026
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 7 mm dynamic
- 30 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 7 mm
- 30 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 5 Hz - 21 kHz
- 4 Hz - 40 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 48 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 107 dB/mW
- 103 dB/mW
- Bluetooth
- 6.0
- 6.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LDAC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- Yes
- Battery life
- 12 h
- 32 h
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 6 h
- 24 h
- Battery incl. case
- 40 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 90 min
- 210 min
- Quick charge
- 8 min → 1 h
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- No
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- Yes
- ANC type
- adaptive
- adaptive
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Yes
- Companion app
- Yes
- Yes
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- Yes
- Wear detection
- Yes
- Yes
- Controls
- touch
- both
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- Google Assistant
- Weight
- 7 g
- 320 g
- Case weight
- 55 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IP54
- none
- USB-C
- Yes
- Yes
- Model code
- -
- WH-1000XX/W
- Microphones
- 8
- 12
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- beamforming
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds deliver a premium listening experience with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set. They offer long battery life, multipoint connectivity, and support for high-resolution audio codecs, making them a solid choice for discerning listeners on the move. The IP54 rating adds durability for workouts and light rain.
- Pro:Excellent sound quality with aptX Lossless support
- Pro:Adaptive ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:Long battery life with wireless charging case
- Con:Battery life drops significantly with ANC enabled
- Con:Premium price point may not suit all budgets
- Con:Touch controls may require a learning curve
Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion
The Sony WH-1000X The ColleXion is a premium over-ear headphone that pairs sophisticated styling with robust active noise cancellation and a comprehensive feature set, including LDAC support and Bluetooth 6.0. While its sound is detailed and refined, the tuning leans bright, and its high price tag makes it more of an evolution than a standout value. Battery life is solid but not class-leading for the cost.
- Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
- Pro:Rich feature set with LDAC and Bluetooth 6.0
- Pro:Detailed, refined sound quality
- Con:High price limits overall value
- Con:Treble-heavy tuning may not suit all listeners
- Con:Average battery life for the price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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