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Sennheiser
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Music Listening, Travel, Commuting, Remote Work, Calls, Noise Isolation, Video Conferencing, Spatial Audio
Overview
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, announced May 26, 2026 and available June 16, 2026, is the brand's flagship over-ear noise-cancelling headphone, carrying forward the acclaimed 42mm transducer from its predecessor while introducing a user-replaceable 700 mAh battery, up to 3x stronger adaptive ANC, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head-tracking. Bluetooth 5.4 with Snapdragon Sound support up to aptX Lossless, an 8-band EQ, and multipoint pairing for two devices make it a versatile companion for music, calls, and travel at $399.99.
Key Highlights
- User-replaceable 700 mAh battery — swap in a new cell with a small Phillips-head screwdriver for years of extra life, with up to 57 hours of playtime per charge (ANC on)
- Hybrid Adaptive ANC with 8 microphones (4 per side) delivers up to 3x stronger reduction of ambient voice chatter than MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, plus anti-wind mode
- 42mm dynamic transducer made in Sennheiser's Tullamore, Ireland facility with Hi-Res Audio certification and Snapdragon Sound support up to aptX Lossless
- Spatial audio with Dolby Atmos and head-tracking (enabled via day-one firmware update), plus 8-band EQ and Sound Personalization in the Smart Control Plus app
- Bluetooth 5.4 out of the box with Bluetooth 6.0 readiness via future firmware, 20% smaller carry case, and plastic-free packaging
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Sennheiser |
|---|---|
| Model | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless |
| Driver | 42mm dynamic transducer (manufactured in Tullamore, Ireland, inspired by HD 600 series), tuned warm and bass-driven |
| Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) |
| Noise Cancelling | Hybrid Adaptive ANC with 8 microphones (4 per side) — up to 3x more effective at reducing ambient voice chatter vs MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, adaptive noise cancellation with anti-wind mode |
| Battery | Up to 57 hours (ANC on, Bluetooth, mid volume); user-replaceable 700 mAh lithium-ion battery |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.4, Multipoint (2 devices), Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos with head-tracking (via day-one firmware update) |
| Dimensions | 180 x 197 x 47 mm (folded flat, 7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in) |