Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is built for listeners who want premium wireless headphones with sound quality top of mind With a high-fidelity 42mm dynamic driver inspired by Sennheiser’s legendary HD 600, MOMENTUM 5 delivers a rich, detailed, and naturally balanced presentation with the freedom of Bluetooth, powerful noise cancellation, and long battery life.
This generation brings meaningful upgrades across the board: stronger hybrid adaptive ANC, an 8-microphone system, Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, high-resolution Bluetooth codec support, clear beamforming calls, Natural Transparency mode, and up to 57 hours of listening with ANC on. It is designed to be the headphone you reach for on a flight, at the office, on a walk, or when you simply want to shut everything out and enjoy your music.
Sennheiser Sound, Refined for Wireless Listening
MOMENTUM 5 Wireless uses a 42mm dynamic driver inspired by the HD 600, bringing Sennheiser’s audiophile heritage into a modern wireless design. The tuning is immersive and slightly warm, with enough detail and balance to make daily listening feel more engaging without becoming sharp or fatiguing.
High-resolution codec support gives MOMENTUM 5 more room to perform with compatible devices. Bluetooth 5.4 is joined by SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, and Snapdragon Sound support, giving listeners flexible wireless options across phones, tablets, computers, and compatible Android devices.
Stronger ANC and Natural Transparency
The new hybrid adaptive ANC system uses eight microphones, with four microphones per side for noise cancellation and voice pickup. Sennheiser states that MOMENTUM 5 reduces midrange noise up to three times better than the previous generation, making it better suited for voices, commutes, office noise, and everyday distractions.
When you need to hear what is happening around you, Natural Transparency mode lets outside sound back in without requiring you to remove the headphones. Automatic wind-noise suppression also helps keep outdoor listening and calls more stable when conditions are less than ideal.
Dolby Atmos with Head Tracking
MOMENTUM 5 adds immersive Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, giving movies, shows, and compatible music a more spacious and anchored presentation. Instead of sound simply moving with your head, head tracking helps create a more speaker-like sense of position and space when supported by your source, app, and content.
For listeners who use one pair of headphones for music, movies, calls, gaming, podcasts, and travel, this makes MOMENTUM 5 feel more complete. It is not just a music headphone with ANC added on. It is built to handle the way people actually listen throughout the day.
Battery Life Built for Real Use
Battery life is one of MOMENTUM 5 Wireless’s biggest strengths. With up to 57 hours of playback with ANC on, it can handle long flights, work weeks, and daily commuting without needing constant charging. A 10-minute quick charge provides up to 7 hours of playback, while a full charge takes approximately 2 hours.
Sennheiser also uses exchangeable lithium-ion rechargeable batteries, giving MOMENTUM 5 a stronger long-term ownership story than many premium wireless headphones. In a category where battery wear often limits product lifespan, that matters.
Smart Control Plus App
The Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app gives MOMENTUM 5 Wireless deeper customization for everyday listening. You can adjust the built-in 8-band EQ, use sound modes, and personalize the tuning through Sound Personalization. That makes it easier to keep the Sennheiser sound you want while adapting the headphones to different music, environments, and preferences.
Key Features

High-fidelity 42mm dynamic driver inspired by the Sennheiser HD 600
Hybrid adaptive active noise cancellation with 8 advanced microphones
Up to 3x stronger midrange noise cancellation than the previous generation
Natural Transparency mode for hearing your surroundings
Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking
Up to 57 hours of battery life with ANC on
Quick charge provides up to 7 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge
Exchangeable 700 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, and Snapdragon Sound support
Clear calls with beamforming microphones and Own Voice Detection
Automatic wind-noise suppression
Gaming mode and low-latency performance with compatible devices
8-band EQ, sound modes, and Sound Personalization through the Smart Control Plus app
USB-C charging and wired listening support
Around-ear, fold-flat design for travel and daily use

Technical Specs



Product Type
Around-ear Bluetooth wireless headphones


Wearing Style
Headband stereo headphones


Ear Coupling
Around-the-ear, circumaural


Driver Type
Dynamic


Driver Size
42mm


Frequency Response
USB and Bluetooth: 6Hz to 40kHz; analog line-in: 6Hz to 22kHz


Sensitivity
108 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 0 dB FS


THD
<0.2% at 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL


Impedance
Active 520Ω


Noise Cancellation
Hybrid Adaptive ANC


Microphones
8 MEMS microphones, 4 per side with beamforming for noise reduction


Microphone Frequency Range
20Hz to 15kHz


Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4, Class 1, 10 mW max


Supported Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, GATT


Supported Codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound


Spatial Audio
Dolby Atmos with head tracking


Battery Life
Up to 57 hours via Bluetooth with ANC on


Charging Time
Approximately 2 hours for full charge; 10 minutes for up to 7 hours of playback


Battery Type
Exchangeable 700 mAh lithium-ion rechargeable battery


Power Supply
5V, 800 mA max, USB-C charging


App Support
Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app for iOS and Android


Weight
Approximately 290g / 10 oz


Folded Dimensions
180 x 197 x 47mm / 7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in



What’s in the Box

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones
Carry case
USB-C charging cable
Audio cable with 3.5mm and 2.5mm jacks
Documentation