Rank 3 of 8 in Over-ear headphones
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless
5 tests from 4 countries · 3 of them not from the UK
Score by criterion
Sound 88
Noise cancelling 80
Comfort 88
Battery 100
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Strengths
- Rich, smooth sound with expressive, detailed mids; long battery life (What Hi-Fi?)
- Supports many high-resolution Bluetooth codecs, playback also via analogue jack or USB-C (HIFI.DE)
- User-replaceable battery, battery life rated 10 out of 10 (Clubic)
Weaknesses
- Default tuning sounds somewhat muffled and needs adjusting; ANC comparatively weak (TechRadar)
- Microphones disappoint in noisy surroundings, sub-score 5 out of 10 (Clubic)
- No LE Audio or Auracast (as of June 2026), not foldable (HIFI.DE)
Tests reviewed
| Source | Country | Issue | Original verdict | Converted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIFI.DE | Germany | 06/2026 | 9.1 | 91 |
| Clubic | France | 05/2026 | 8 / 10 | 80 |
| TechRadar | United Kingdom | 06/2026 | 4/5 | 80 |
| What Hi-Fi? | United Kingdom | 05/2026 | 5/5 | 100 |
| SoundGuys | USA | 05/2026 | 8.6 | 86 |
Where the tests disagree.
Each dot is the average test result of one country, converted to 0–100. The further apart the dots, the more it pays to read the individual reports.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless ± 6 pts
Specifications
| Weight | 290 g |
|---|---|
| Battery life (manufacturer) | 57 h with ANC |
| Bluetooth codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Drivers | 42 mm, dynamic |