Sennheiser announces the Momentum 5 Wireless, bringing user-replaceable batteries and upgraded ANC to its flagship headphone line.
Sennheiser has announced the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones, the successor to the Momentum 4 model. The new headphones feature a similar design to the previous generation but include several upgrades, including improved active noise cancellation (ANC), a user-replaceable battery, and additional Bluetooth codec support. The company also states the ear cups have been redesigned as a single-piece construction.
Key Specifications
- Price: $399.99, a $50 increase over the Momentum 4.
- Availability: June 30.
- Drivers: 42mm drivers, consistent with previous models.
- Audio Certification: Hi-Res Audio certification.
- Codec Support: Includes AptX Lossless for 16-bit/44.1kHz CD-quality audio on compatible devices (currently supported on Sony and Motorola smartphones; not supported on Samsung, Google, or Apple devices).
- Microphones: Eight microphones total (four per earcup), doubling the count from the previous model.
- ANC: Sennheiser claims the ANC is up to three times more effective at reducing voice chatter and airplane cabin drone.
- Battery Life: Up to 57 hours with ANC enabled.
- Case: 20% smaller in size compared to the Momentum 4 case.
- Features: Supports Dolby Atmos and spatial audio with head tracking. A future firmware update is planned to enable a Bluetooth 5.4 to 6.0 upgrade (timeline not specified).
- Colors: Available in black, white, and denim (blue).
Design and Controls
- The Sennheiser logos on the headband are now positioned on textured silver discs rather than plastic.
- The ear cups are now a single-piece construction, removing the separate cap and indentation around the edge.
- Silver accents have been added to the microphone grilles. The "Momentum 5" logo appears on the left ear cup, and the company logo appears on the right ear cup.
- A single button on the right ear cup controls power, Bluetooth pairing, microphone muting during calls, and voice assistant activation.
- The outer surface of the right ear cup functions as a touch panel for playback and ANC controls, accepting swipes and taps.
- A two-finger pinch gesture adjusts adaptive noise cancellation or transparency mode.
- A two-finger double tap activates Dolby Atmos audio.
- A row of five LEDs next to the power button indicates battery level and pairing mode. One red light flashes to confirm the device is powering off.
- USB-C and 3.5mm audio ports are present.
Battery and Replacement
- A user-replaceable battery is located inside the left ear cup, behind a removable ear pad.
- Replacement requires a small Phillips-head screwdriver to remove four screws that secure the driver panel.