Now available: new Momentum headphones from Sennheiser
25.9.2026
Translation: machine translated
With the "Momentum 5" and "Momentum True Wireless 5", you can replace the battery yourself. Sennheiser is also revising the noise cancellation and adding spatial audio with head tracking.
The «Momentum 5» is an over-ear headphone. The more compact «True Wireless 5» sits directly in the ear and comes with a charging case.
«Momentum 5» with eight microphones for ANC
The over-ear model features a 42-millimeter dynamic driver. Sennheiser uses eight microphones for active noise cancellation. That is twice as many as its predecessor.
According to the manufacturer, the system is designed to dampen voices in the mid-frequency range up to three times more effectively than the «Momentum 4». Additionally, there is a transparency mode as well as automatic wind noise reduction.
Dolby Atmos with head tracking adjusts the spatial sound to your head movements with compatible content. With ANC activated, the battery lasts up to 57 hours according to Sennheiser. Ten minutes of charging time should be enough for another seven hours. A full charge takes about two hours.
The 700 milliampere-hour lithium-ion cell can be replaced using a Phillips screwdriver.
The headphones connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.4. They support AAC, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless. Bluetooth 6.0 is expected to follow later via a firmware update. You can also play music via USB-C or an analog audio cable. The headphones weigh around 290 grams.
«Momentum True Wireless 5» with a new fit
The in-ears contain a 7-millimeter dynamic driver. Sennheiser has also revised the housing and fit. Silicone tips in four sizes help with adjusting to the ear. The earbuds are protected against dust and splash water according to IP54. This model also offers Dolby Atmos with head tracking. Bluetooth 6.0 and multipoint are also included. With multipoint, you can connect the in-ears to multiple devices simultaneously.
Four microphones capture ambient noise for the adaptive ANC. For phone calls, Sennheiser uses six microphones. Two additional sensors capture the vibrations of your voice. This is intended to make it clearer even in loud environments.
One charge lasts for up to twelve hours of playback according to the manufacturer. Together with the case, a maximum of 40 hours is possible. It charges via USB-C or wirelessly via Qi. Eight minutes of power should provide an additional hour of playback.
You can also replace the batteries yourself on the in-ears. This applies to both earbuds and the charging case. The necessary tool is included.
My colleague Florian has already tested the «Momentum True Wireless 5». He particularly praises the sound, the improved ANC, and the slimmer charging case. There is criticism for a slight background hiss and the currently missing Auracast support. You can find his detailed review here.
Settings via the app
Using the Smart Control Plus app, you can adjust the sound on both models with an eight-band equalizer. With «Sound Personalization», the app guides you through a hearing test and creates a personal sound profile from it.
Header image: Sennheiser
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