Sennheiser introduced the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones as the successor to the Momentum 4, keeping a similar design but integrating key upgrades [1, 2]. The new model features active noise cancellation (ANC) enhanced by four microphones per ear cup, doubling the number from the previous generation to improve noise suppression and call quality [1, 2].
The Momentum 5 supports Hi-Res Audio certification and the AptX Lossless codec through Snapdragon Sound technology, though these features work only with compatible Qualcomm devices [1, 2]. It offers up to 57 hours of battery life, slightly less than Momentum 4's 60 hours, but adds a first for the series: a user-replaceable battery [1].
Bluetooth 5.4 comes standard, with plans for a future firmware update to enable Bluetooth 6.0 support [1, 2]. Spatial audio is also enhanced via Dolby Atmos with head tracking, expected to arrive through a launch firmware update [1, 2].
The headphones use a 42mm driver tuned for full-bodied sound and dynamic bass, consistent with previous Momentum models [1, 2]. The carrying case size is reduced by about 20%, making it more portable than the Momentum 4's case [1].
Sennheiser priced the Momentum 5 at around $400, about $50 higher than its predecessor, and made it available for purchase starting June 30, 2023, although the announcement on June 16 implied availability around that timeframe [1, 2].
