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83/ 100
Outstanding
HearWiki score
Exceptional value
$400
typical price, USD
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At a glance
- Brand
- Sennheiser
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2026
Score breakdownoutstanding overall
Sound8.8
Noise cancelling8.2
Battery9.4
Calls8.0
Value7.3
Feel all the emotion of your music. MOMENTUM 5 Wireless combines our best-ever noise cancellation with brilliant, exceptionally detailed sound. Advanced codecs and a meticulously tuned driver make instruments feel like they’re right there, playing just for you. The new ANC uses twice as many microphones (8) for three times better midrange noise cancellation than MOMENTUM 4 Wireless. The (replaceable) battery provides up to 57 hours of playtime with ANC on.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is a premium over-ear headphone that refines the previous model with Bluetooth 5.4, hybrid ANC, and an impressive 57-hour battery life. It delivers detailed, well-balanced sound with aptX Lossless support, while maintaining a comfortable, foldable design. The update is evolutionary rather than revolutionary, keeping the same core design and adding meaningful wireless and codec upgrades.
What works
- Excellent 57-hour battery life with ANC on
- Supports aptX Lossless for high-quality wireless audio
- Comfortable and foldable design with solid build
- Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile listening
- Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint for seamless device switching
What doesn't
- Design is largely unchanged from the previous generation
- No water resistance or wireless charging
- Call quality could be better for the price
- High impedance may require more power from some sources
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 520 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 520 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | aptX Lossless |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes |
Battery
| Battery life | 57 h |
|---|---|
| Battery life (ANC on) | 57 h |
| Full charge time | 120 min |
| Quick charge | 10 min → 7 h |
| Wireless charging | No |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Custom EQ | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | touch |
| Voice assistant | Yes |
Design
| Weight | 290 g |
|---|---|
| Water resistance | none |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes |
| Connector | 3.5 mm |
Calls
| Microphones | 8 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | MEMS |
| Call noise reduction | Yes |
| Call NR technology | beamforming |
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The consensus
Positiveacross 3 videosReviewers agree the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is a strong all-rounder with excellent battery life, a user-replaceable battery, and a comfortable design, making it a worthy upgrade over the Momentum 4.
Reviewers liked
- Excellent battery life over 50 hours with ANC
- User-replaceable battery with simple screw access
- Comfortable design with plushier ear pads
- Improved ANC with eight microphones
- Versatile sound that suits average consumers
Reviewers flagged
- ANC not as effective as Sony's in one comparison
- Noticeable ANC pressure
- Slight treble extension in default EQ
- Capacitive touch controls can be accidentally activated
- No water or dust resistance
9:38Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs. Sony WH-1000XM6: Which should you buy?
The reviewer compares the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless and Sony WH-1000XM6 across design, connectivity, features, mic quality, battery, ANC, and sound. They conclude both are excellent, with the Sony winning narrowly on ANC and features, while the Sennheiser wins on battery life and USB-C lossless. The final verdict is a near tie, with price and personal preference being deciding factors.
MixedWatch on YouTube
46:37Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Review: The Sound-First ANC Headphone Gets Better
The reviewer finds the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless a meaningful upgrade over the Momentum 4, with improved noise cancellation, better transparency, and a user-replaceable battery, while maintaining the same comfortable design and sound-first approach. They consider it a strong all-rounder for most people, though not the absolute best in ANC compared to Sony, Apple, or Bose.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
10:41Get These Now | Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Review
The reviewer highly recommends the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless, calling them a proper upgrade over the Momentum 4s. They praise the comfortable design, improved ANC, and versatile sound that suits average consumers, though they note a slight treble extension and noticeable ANC pressure. Overall, they consider these among the best headphones of 2026 and urge viewers to buy them.
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