Four years after its last premium set of mass-market wireless over-ear headphones, Sennheiser is back with the Momentum 5. Designed to block out even more noise, the new headphones also cost a fair bit more.
Like the previous model, the Momentum 5 uses 42mm drivers to power its audio, along with a design that takes after Sennheiser’s HD 600 headphones. These headphones get the Hi-Res Audio certification and support up to aptX Lossless via Bluetooth. Sennheiser also added more customisation to the Momentum 5, like a new eight-band EQ accessible via the brand’s companion app.
While much of the Momentum 5’s audio technology is a continuation of the Momentum 4’s, noise cancellation is tipped to be the biggest improvement. According to Sennheiser, the Momentum 5 is up to three times better at blocking out nearby talking.
Four microphones are on each ear, double that of the previous model. These mics help with the headphones’ ANC and transparency modes, while boosting voice clarity when chatting on the phone. Sennheiser also claims that the enhanced ANC technology should better negate plane noise, in addition to background chatter.
Some of the Momentum 5’s features won’t be available immediately out of the box. Dolby Atmos will be added in a firmware update via Sennheiser’s Smart Control Plus app. Likewise, the headphones ship with Bluetooth 5.4, but will support Bluetooth 6.0 in an upcoming update.
In a win for user repairability, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 includes a replaceable battery. When it comes time to replace it, you can access and remove the battery by using a Phillips head screwdriver. Sennheiser rates the battery life at up to 57 hours between recharges (via an included USB-C cable) when using ANC. Also included is a 3.5mm audio cable for wired listening, plus a case that’s “20 per cent smaller” than the Momentum 4’s.
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Australian price and release date
Set to launch in Australia on 25 June, the Sennheiser Momentum 5 costs $749, with colour options ranging between Black, White, and Denim. About $170 more than the previous-gen headphones, it’s a pretty steep jump of roughly 25 per cent. In terms of price, it’s comparable to the $699 Sony WH-1000XM6 and the launch price of the Sonos Ace headphones.
Cheaper options are available, including alternatives from within the Sennheiser brand. In recent years, the audio company has built up its mid-range headphones, like the Accentum series, while also producing wireless in-ear headphones, including the Momentum Sport buds.
Even though the Momentum 5 doesn’t quite reach the $999 barrier of Sennheiser’s audiophile HDB 630 headphones — or Apple’s AirPods Max 2, for that matter — they’re still among the higher end of what you can get in Australia.
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