Sennheiser’s redesigned buds let you replace the batteries

After upgrading its over-ear headphones, Sennheiser now has a new pair of in-ear buds, launching the Momentum True Wireless 5 in Australia. In a big win for sustainability, both the charging case and headphones include a user-replaceable battery design.

It’s a big step forward for keeping tech for longer, considering many headphones essentially become e-waste once their batteries die. Google previously introduced replaceable batteries in the Pixel Buds 2a’s charging case, while Sennheiser takes the concept further, extending the eco-friendly design to the earbuds, too. According to Sennheiser, a compact screwdriver is all you need to access the battery compartment.

Elsewhere, the Momentum True Wireless 5 also has some design tweaks aimed at improving comfort. Sennheiser redesigned the ear tips to improve the fit while cranking up the buds’ active noise cancelling. A four-mic system powers the ANC, which Sennheiser also claims provides a better transparency mode. Similarly, the buds tap into a six-mic array and AI-based noise isolation to help pick up your voice more clearly on phone calls.

Image: Sennheiser.

On the inside, Sennheiser’s new buds use a 7mm driver, supporting up to 24-bit hi-res audio and aptX Lossless playback on compatible audio. They connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 6.0, support head-tracked Dolby Atmos audio, and offer eight-band EQ customisation through Sennheiser’s Smart Control App.

Back to the battery, Sennheiser rates the Momentum True Wireless 5 as lasting up to 12 hours on a single charge. Combined with the charging case, which supports wireless Qi charging, the buds last up to a total of 40 hours. You should be fine to wear them for most workouts, too, thanks to the IP54 dust and splash resistance.

At $499, the Momentum True Wireless 5 costs the same as the previous model, avoiding the price increase of its over-ear counterpart. Available in Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, and Lavender colours, the buds officially launch on 3 September via Sennheiser’s online store and JB Hi-Fi. Other retailers start stocking them from 1 October onwards.

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