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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Get Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless for aptX Lossless, up to 57 hours with noise cancelling on, and a battery you can swap yourself.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, from its Amazon listing.
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In short
Get Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless for aptX Lossless, up to 57 hours with noise cancelling on, and a battery you can swap yourself. It launched at $399.99, folds flat, weighs about 290 grams and doubles Momentum 4's noise-cancelling microphones to eight. Skip it if you want LDAC, Apple's spatial audio or a sweat rating, or if Momentum 4's 60 hours suit you better.
Who it is for
- Android owners with a Snapdragon Sound phone, the kind of certified source aptX Lossless needs. For other phones, Momentum 5 also covers aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC and SBC.
- Long-haul travelers. Sennheiser rates the battery at up to 57 hours with noise cancelling on, the cups fold flat, and an analog cable in the box plugs into in-flight entertainment.
- People who keep headphones for years. The 700 mAh battery is user-replaceable, so a worn-out cell doesn't mean buying a new pair.
- Momentum 4 owners ready to upgrade. Momentum 5 adds aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4, a battery you can replace and Sennheiser's eight-microphone noise cancelling.
Who should skip it
- iPhone owners who want Apple's spatial audio. Momentum 5's Dolby Atmos with head tracking runs through Sennheiser's own app and isn't Apple's Personalized Spatial Audio.
- LDAC listeners. Sennheiser supports the aptX family, AAC and SBC, but not Sony's LDAC.
- Anyone who sweats through workouts in their headphones. Sennheiser doesn't publish a water or sweat rating.
- Momentum 4 owners who are happy with theirs. Momentum 4 is rated for 60 hours, three more than Momentum 5, and its driver comes from the same family.
What sets it apart
- aptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound, on top of aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC and SBC, over Bluetooth 5.4.
- Up to 57 hours of music with noise cancelling on (Sennheiser's test: iPhone, mid volume), and up to 7 hours from a 10-minute charge.
- A 700 mAh battery you can replace yourself; Sennheiser says the swappable design doesn't affect the sound.
- Hybrid adaptive noise cancelling with eight digital microphones, twice Momentum 4's count.
- Folds flat to 180 × 197 × 47 mm, in a case Sennheiser says is 20% smaller than the last generation's.
Caveats
- Sennheiser doesn't say how many devices Momentum 5 can connect at once, only that it switches seamlessly between sources. Momentum 4's manual, by contrast, states two active connections.
- Dolby Atmos with head tracking depends on a Smart Control Plus firmware update, available from launch day according to Sennheiser, plus an Atmos-enabled source and Atmos content.
Key specs
In the same order on every headphones page, so you can compare pairs.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear (circumaural) headband headphones, closed-back | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Drivers | 42 mm dynamic driver; Sennheiser says it's the Momentum 4 transducer family, made in Tullamore, Ireland, and inspired by the HD 600 series | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Frequency response | 6 Hz–40 kHz over USB and Bluetooth; 6 Hz–22 kHz over the analog cable | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Impedance | 520 ohms active; passive impedance not published | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB SPL (1 kHz, 0 dB FS); THD under 0.2% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL) | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Noise cancelling | Hybrid adaptive ANC with eight digital microphones; Sennheiser claims up to 3× better midrange voice reduction than Momentum 4 | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Ambient sound | Transparency Mode; improved Anti-Wind Mode | sennheiser-hearing.com |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound | sennheiser-hearing.com specificationsaptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound need a certified source. |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4, class 1, 10 mW max; Sennheiser says the hardware is built for Bluetooth 6.0 through future firmware | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Multipoint | Switches between sources, Sennheiser says; no connection count given (Momentum 4's manual lists 2 active connections) | sennheiser-hearing.com; Momentum 4 manual |
| Battery life | Up to 57 hours of music over Bluetooth with ANC on (Sennheiser's test: iPhone, mid volume) | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Charging | USB-C, 5 V, 800 mA max; about 2 hours to full; 10 minutes gives up to 7 hours; charging above 30°C can take longer | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Wired listening | Analog cable with 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm plugs in the box, for flights and laptops; 6 Hz–22 kHz wired | sennheiser-hearing.com box contents and specifications; Sennheiser newsroom |
| Weight | About 290 g (10 oz) | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Folding and case | Folds flat to 180 × 197 × 47 mm (7.08 × 7.75 × 1.85 in); Sennheiser says the case is 20% smaller than the previous generation's | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus (iOS and Android): 8-band EQ, sound modes, Sound Personalization, firmware updates | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Microphones and calls | MEMS, 4 per side, beamforming; calls use 3 beamforming mics and a feedback mic, with Own Voice Detection and automatic wind-noise suppression | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications and features |
| Voice assistant | Your phone's assistant through the connected device; no dedicated assistant listed | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Colors | Black, White, Denim | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Compatibility | Bluetooth 5.4 class 1 devices; aptX Lossless and Snapdragon Sound need a certified source; Dolby Atmos needs an Atmos-enabled source after the firmware update | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom |
| US launch price | $399.99 (announced 26 May 2026) | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Price band | Flagship over-ear ($350–$450 at US launch) | Based on the $399.99 launch price |
| Announced | 26 May 2026 | Sennheiser newsroom |
| Availability | In the US from 16 June 2026 at sennheiser-hearing.com and selected retailers | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| User-replaceable battery | 700 mAh lithium-ion cell; Sennheiser says it swaps out in minutes with a small Phillips-head screwdriver, with no service center and no effect on sound | sennheiser-hearing.com; Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Dolby Atmos / head tracking | Through a Smart Control Plus firmware update (available from launch day, Sennheiser says); needs an Atmos-enabled source and supported content | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Snapdragon Sound | Yes, alongside aptX Lossless | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Sound Personalization / EQ | Smart Control Plus: new 8-band EQ, presets and Sound Personalization | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Hi-Res Audio certified, Sennheiser says | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| Bluetooth 6.0 | Ships with Bluetooth 5.4; Sennheiser says the hardware is built for Bluetooth 6.0 through a future firmware release | Sennheiser newsroom 2026-05-26 |
| In the box | MOMENTUM 5 Wireless; carry case; USB-C charging cable; audio cable with 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm plugs; documentation | sennheiser-hearing.com |
| Operating range | Use at 0–40°C; charge at 10–40°C; store at −20–60°C; 10–80% humidity in use | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT | sennheiser-hearing.com specifications |
What changed from Momentum 4
Sennheiser kept Momentum 4’s 42 mm driver family and rebuilt most of what surrounds it. The trade is three hours of rated battery for a better codec, more microphones and a cell you can change yourself.
| Spec | Momentum 5 | Momentum 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery, noise cancelling on | Up to 57 hours | Up to 60 hours |
| Noise-cancelling microphones | 8 | 4 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, with 6.0 promised in firmware | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Switches between sources; no count given | 2 active connections |
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic | Same transducer family |
If you own Momentum 4, the case for upgrading is the codec, provided your phone has Snapdragon Sound, and the noise cancelling, which Sennheiser says cuts midrange voices, the chatter of people around you, up to 3× better. That’s Sennheiser’s figure, not a measurement. Battery life isn’t part of the case.
Sound and the app
The 42 mm dynamic driver is made in Tullamore, Ireland, and Sennheiser says it takes its cues from the HD 600 series and carries Hi-Res Audio certification. Sensitivity is 108 dB SPL with distortion under 0.2%. Over Bluetooth or USB the response runs from 6 Hz to 40 kHz; on the analog cable it’s 6 Hz to 22 kHz.
The Smart Control Plus app (iOS and Android) adds an 8-band EQ, presets, sound modes and Sennheiser’s Sound Personalization, and it delivers the firmware update that brings Dolby Atmos with head tracking.
Noise cancelling and calls
Each earcup carries four MEMS microphones, eight in all, for Sennheiser’s hybrid adaptive noise cancelling. Transparency Mode lets outside sound in when you need it, and an improved Anti-Wind Mode deals with gusts.
For calls, Momentum 5 uses three beamforming microphones plus a feedback mic, with Own Voice Detection and automatic wind-noise suppression.
Battery and charging
| Battery | Momentum 5 |
|---|---|
| Music over Bluetooth, noise cancelling on | Up to 57 hours (iPhone, mid volume) |
| Full charge (USB-C, 5 V, 800 mA max) | About 2 hours |
| 10-minute charge | Up to 7 hours |
| Cell | 700 mAh lithium-ion, user-replaceable |
Sennheiser notes that charging can take longer when it’s warmer than 30°C.
In the box, colors and price
Momentum 5 weighs about 290 g and ships with its carry case, the analog cable, a USB-C charging cable and documentation, in Black, White or Denim.
Sennheiser announced it on 26 May 2026 at $399.99, and it went on sale in the US on 16 June 2026 at sennheiser-hearing.com and selected retailers. That’s the launch price, so check the current one before you buy. Momentum 4 vs Momentum 5 sets the two side by side.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Sennheiser — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product page and specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sennheiser newsroom — Introducing MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — accessed 2026-09-19
- Sonova — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless announcement — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does Momentum 5 last longer than Momentum 4?
No. Sennheiser rates Momentum 5 for up to 57 hours with noise cancelling on, and Momentum 4 (M4AEBT) for up to 60. Both figures come from Sennheiser's own tests on an iPhone at mid volume, so treat the three-hour gap as small.
What do I need for aptX Lossless?
A phone or player certified for Snapdragon Sound with aptX Lossless. With any other source, Momentum 5 falls back to whichever of aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, AAC or SBC that source supports.
Can I replace the battery myself?
Yes. Sennheiser says the 700 mAh cell comes out in a few minutes with a small Phillips-head screwdriver, with no trip to a service center.
Can I plug Momentum 5 into a plane's entertainment system?
Yes. The box includes an analog cable with 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm plugs, which Sennheiser suggests for in-flight entertainment and laptops. Over the cable, the frequency response is 6 Hz to 22 kHz.
Will Momentum 5 get Bluetooth 6.0?
Not yet. It ships with Bluetooth 5.4, and Sennheiser says the hardware is built for Bluetooth 6.0, which a future firmware release will switch on.
Official product page: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless. Tech specs: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless specs.