If you want better Auracast support
Choose JBL Tour Pro 3 Earbuds. It scores 4.7 vs 2.0 for Auracast support, with a 4.4 overall score.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Earbuds Review
Bottom Line
Choose these for excellent, balanced sound, a comfortable redesign, deep EQ tools and uniquely replaceable batteries. Skip them if you need class-leading ANC, consistently great calls or the smoothest treble without tweaking.
Best for
Listeners who prioritize balanced, spacious sound, deep EQ control and long-term ownership will get the most from these earbuds, especially if replaceable batteries matter.
Not for
Skip them if you need the strongest possible ANC, consistently excellent calls in very noisy places, or a guaranteed comfortable fit for very small ears.
Verdict
The Momentum True Wireless 5 combines Sennheiser’s strongest recurring advantage—excellent, balanced sound—with a more comfortable design, a slimmer case, extensive EQ tools and unusually repairable hardware. Reviewers repeatedly praise the clear mids, controlled bass, spacious presentation and replaceable batteries in both the buds and case. ANC is substantially better than earlier Momentum models and strong enough for commuting or flights, but Apple, Bose and Sony still edge it in the toughest cancellation tests. Call quality is the biggest inconsistency: some testers heard clear, natural speech, while others found voices muffled or degraded in loud places. Treble can also sound sharp for sensitive listeners, though the eight-band EQ usually helps.
Product generations
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5This product
Feature Scorecards
Summary
60 reviewed features-
Very positive 4.5-5.035 (58%)
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Positive 3.5-4.418 (30%)
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Neutral 2.5-3.42 (3%)
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Negative 1.5-2.44 (7%)
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Very negative below 1.51 (2%)
Pros highlights
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Replaceable batteries in both the earbuds and charging case are the standout ownership feature, repeatedly praised for extending usable life and reducing the usual e-waste problem of sealed true-wireless batteries.
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Overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with the Momentum True Wireless 5 repeatedly described as a top premium contender or excellent all-rounder. The main caveats are ANC just below the leaders, uneven call performance and a few software/fit quirks.
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ANC is a large improvement over earlier Momentum earbuds and handles commuting, aircraft rumble, offices and low-frequency noise very well. It is usually judged just short of the strongest Apple, Bose and Sony implementations.
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Despite the premium price, reviewers generally see strong value in the combination of sound quality, app features, comfort and especially replaceable batteries. Value falls most when comparing against discounted rivals or older Momentum models.
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Sound quality is the clearest strength: reviewers consistently describe the presentation as detailed, balanced, spacious and among the best in premium true wireless. A few tuning caveats remain, but the overall sonic verdict is exceptionally positive.
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The eight-band EQ is a major upgrade and gives useful control over bass, mids and treble. It can tame the most common treble complaints, although several enthusiasts still wish Sennheiser offered a full parametric EQ.
Cons highlights
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Auracast is a clear launch-time omission: the hardware is prepared for it, but the feature is unavailable until a promised firmware update. Reviewers consistently treat that as an unfinished part of the feature set.
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Wear detection and auto-pause are among the rougher software details. Reviewers report unwanted mode changes, false sensor activation and playback resuming when the buds have already been removed.
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Basic setup is often easy, but early software produced several pairing quirks and stuck-pairing incidents. Reviewers who avoided those bugs found the app onboarding and day-to-day setup straightforward.
Compared With Category Average
Compared with other Earbuds, this product is above average in Warranty and support service, aptX, Glasses and hat compatibility, near average in Active noise cancellation, Eartips fit, below average in Find My, Auracast support, Included accessories.
Comparison summary
58 compared features-
Above average 0.4+ pts higher37 (64%)
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Same as average within 0.3 pts14 (24%)
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Below average 0.4+ pts lower7 (12%)
Largest category differences
| Attribute | This product | Category average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty and support service | 5.0 | 2.7 | +2.3 |
| aptX | 4.5 | 2.6 | +1.9 |
| Glasses and hat compatibility | 5.0 | 3.2 | +1.8 |
| Find My | 2.0 | 3.7 | -1.7 |
| Carry case quality | 5.0 | 3.7 | +1.3 |
| Auracast support | 2.0 | 3.5 | -1.5 |
| Included accessories | 2.0 | 3.6 | -1.6 |
| Voice assistant integration | 2.0 | 3.6 | -1.6 |
Consider This Instead
If you want better Sensors
Choose Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. It scores 4.9 vs 2.6 for Sensors, with a 4.2 overall score.
If you want better Stability
Choose Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Earbuds. It scores 4.9 vs 3.7 for Stability, with a 4.3 overall score.
If you want better Find My
Choose Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds. It scores 4.7 vs 2.0 for Find My, with a 4.1 overall score.
Compared in Reviews
Products reviewers directly compared with this model, grouped into quick takeaways.
- Worse: overall compact performance The reviewer prefers the Sennheiser overall to Sony's XM6.
- Better: battery life Sony lasts substantially longer in the standardized battery test.
- Better: call quality The Sennheiser's call quality is weaker than Sony's in noisy conditions.
AirPods Pro 3
- Better: microphone quality AirPods Pro 3 microphones are judged much better.
- Worse: sound richness The Sennheiser is described as richer-sounding than AirPods Pro 3.
- Better: active noise cancellation Apple can create a stronger bubble-of-silence effect.
Bose QC Ultra Gen 2
- Worse: transparency while speaking The Sennheiser makes the user's own voice clearer in transparency mode.
FAQ
How do the Momentum True Wireless 5 sound?
They are widely praised for balanced, detailed sound with clear mids, controlled bass and a spacious presentation. Treble can sound sharp or sibilant to some listeners, but the eight-band EQ usually helps.
How good is the noise cancellation?
ANC is a clear improvement over earlier Momentum earbuds and works well for commuting, flights and offices. Most reviewers still place the strongest Apple, Bose and Sony models slightly ahead.
How long does the battery last?
Expect roughly six to seven hours per charge with ANC on, up to about 12 hours with ANC off, and around 40 hours total with the case in favorable settings. Both the earbud and case batteries can be replaced by the user.
Are they comfortable and secure?
Most reviewers found the new rounded design comfortable for long sessions and secure with the right tips. Small ears and strenuous movement are the main exceptions, and a few users experienced seal-related crackling while walking.
Are they good for phone calls?
Call performance is mixed. Some testers heard clear, natural speech with strong background-noise reduction, while others found voices muffled or degraded in loud streets, wind or crowded environments.
How useful is the Smart Control Plus app?
The app is a major strength, offering an eight-band EQ, sound personalization, control remapping, connection management, ANC settings and other adjustments. Enthusiast reviewers mainly wish it also included a parametric EQ.
Sample Expert Reviews We Analyzed
These are a few of the reviews included in our analysis.
Video Reviews
YouTube - Aaron X Loud and Wireless
- Review score
- 4.4
YouTube - EL JEFE REVIEWS
- Review score
- 4.7
Article Reviews
bignewsnetwork.com
I think the true wireless stereo or TWS market is quite notorious. It's massively crowded and makes it so difficult for you to spot the right...
- Review score
- 5.0
whathifi.com
Can Sennheiser's flagships beat Sony's finest?
- Review score
- 4.7
trustedreviews.com
Another excellent true wireless pair from Sennheiser, offering subtle tweaks to its sound, improved noise cancellation
- Review score
- 4.2
techradar.com
Similar performance for half the price? Yes please
- Review score
- 4.3
theaureview.com
Discover the best new music, travel, film, gaming, arts, food, culture and book content on Australia's premier independent online...
- Review score
- 4.9
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