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Series

MOMENTUM1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker MOMENTUM family name.

1000X4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Explore the 1000X series and maker launch release.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

M5AEBT, 800081, 800078, 800080, 800139, 8000791Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Cover, package page 6 and specs page 43 identify M5AEBT.5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Current public Shopify product variant data maps sold colors to SKUs: Bronze 800081, Black 800078, Denim 800080, Lavender 800139, White 800079. Regulatory M5AEBT from guide.

YY29541Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide cover explicitly identifies the regulatory model.

GTIN / EAN

810091274163, 810091274132, 810091274156, 810091274729, 8100912741495Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Same public maker variant data SKU-to-barcode join: 800081/810091274163, 800078/810091274132, 800080/810091274156, 800139/810091274729, 800079/810091274149.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

25 May 20266Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8e797023-0139-40c9-96c0-c95e86540efe/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_MOMENTUM_5_Wireless_FINAL_EN%20-%20USA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer US announcement May 25, 2026. Not first retail month.

12 May 20225Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Dated manufacturer announcement. Its May 20 pre-sale wording is not used as first retail proof.

Status

Available5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Current maker store five color variants available to order.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless9Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-5-wireless-131570Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys's launch article calls the MOMENTUM 4 the previous model of the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless.

Sony WH-1000XM415Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Sony WH-1000XM617Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$399.996Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8e797023-0139-40c9-96c0-c95e86540efe/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_MOMENTUM_5_Wireless_FINAL_EN%20-%20USA.pdfRead 5 October 2026US press release page 4 suggested retail 399.99 USD. Current maker 399.95 not used as launch figure.

$399.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2022-05-12-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-New-Immersive-Listening-Experience-with-Newest-Industry-leading-1-Noise-Canceling-WH-1000XM5-HeadphonesRead 5 October 2026Pricing and availability: US MSRP 399.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact US store availability, not all worldwide markets.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Bronze, Black, Denim, Lavender, White5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Current maker US variants, all five. Bronze and Lavender added September 25, 2026 maker blog.

Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Smoky Pink8Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sonys-1000x-series-now-available-in-smoky-pinkRead 5 October 2026September 18, 2024 release explicitly distinguishes WH headphones from WF earbuds. WH has Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue and newly available Smoky Pink.

Segment

Music1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Intended use page 4 music playback/phone calls via Bluetooth.

Music4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Maker music-listening headband headphone category.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 around-the-ear/circum-aural.

Over-ear3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. General features: wearing style Over Ear.

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 explicitly closed design.

Closed3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Wearing style

Headband1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 headband stereo headphones.

Headband1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, labels headband and left/right units.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat4Reviewpickyaudio.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-5-reviewRead 5 October 2026Same flat storage design, no inward fold. Manual case chapter requires flat storage.

Flat11Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/quick-you-can-save-over-usd120-on-these-five-star-sony-headphones-in-this-limited-time-dealRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 reviewer describes cups folding flat into the carrying case, but not folding into a ball. Flat cup rotation only. This does not transfer the inward hinges of XM4 or XM6.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes4Reviewpickyaudio.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-5-reviewRead 5 October 2026Manual case chapter headphones rotate flat, review shows stored flat.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Noiseless design explicitly names seamless swivel.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 dynamic transducer principle.

Dynamic3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Headphone type Closed, dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

42mm1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 transducer 42 mm.

30mm3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Driver unit 30 mm.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Magnet

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Neodymium3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Magnet Neodymium.

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min6 HzMax22 kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43: 6 Hz to 22 kHz at -10 dB. Maker live specs describe analog line-in 6-22 kHz and USB/Bluetooth acoustic 6-40 kHz. Wireless acoustic range is not placed in A2DP transmission-band field.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: 4 Hz to 40 kHz JEITA, cable connection with power on. Passive acoustic range is not separately proved.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: A2DP transmission range at LDAC 96 kHz and 990 kbps. 44.1 kHz transmission is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. This is not acoustic driver response.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

520Ω3Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/37791265620253-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 5 October 2026Active 520 ohms published, no passive impedance assumed. Powered analog input.

16Ω2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: cable connection with headset off, 16 ohms at 1 kHz. Powered impedance is 48 ohms.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

106dB1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 106 dB at 1 kHz/0 dBFS. Live sheet 108 dB conflicts, manual retained. No per 1 mW/per 1 V sensitivity reference invented for digital full-scale.

100dB2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143: headset off, 100 dB/mW. Powered sensitivity is 102 dB/mW.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 143 explicitly publishes dB/mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.2%1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 THD less than 0.2% at 1 kHz/100 dB SPL. Numeric upper bound, not exact distortion or independent measurement.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

96kHz2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Wired USB section 96 kHz highest USB playback, may not be available when microphone input enabled.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

24bits2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Same 24 bit USB playback, not Bluetooth codec capability.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 33 effects saved in headphones, active without app and on different Bluetooth device. FAQ restricts custom EQ to USB/Bluetooth, not analog.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section explicitly says custom EQ saves directly to headset. Bluetooth active connection, not claimed for passive cable.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

82Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026DSP section explicitly 8 band EQ, separate from Sound Personalization.

513Reviewandroidcentral.com/accessories/audio/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm5-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact WH-1000XM5 review audio/app section explicitly describes a five-band custom equalizer. No preset count is inferred because named factory tunes are not individually enumerated.14Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/articles/00286844Read 8 October 2026Readable current maker general EQ guide names five frequency controls plus a separate Clear Bass control, and warns menus vary by model. Exact WH-1000XM5 five-band scope is established by the independent own-model Android Central review. Generic preset list is not transferred.

EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

Dolby Atmos1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 built-in Dolby virtualizer or host calculation via app. Requires compatible content, update per launch release.

360 Reality Audio2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 107: app-supported 360 Reality Audio ear analysis and playback on supported services. Not a bundled paid licence.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 separately selectable head tracking via app, day one software update and compatible content/source apply.

Yes7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026App section: spatial audio head tracking after software update, Android 13 or later. Not original launch firmware.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 24 explicitly active noise cancellation.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced noise cancelling section.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026FAQ Product Overview/Noise Cancellation explicitly hybrid adaptive ANC.

Hybrid4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual pages 11-12 identify both internal and external ANC microphones.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

82Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Noise Cancellation section explicitly 8 dedicated ANC mics, 4 per cup. Not 4 voice mics.

84Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Multi Noise Sensor technology: four per cup, eight controlled ANC microphones total.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Same FAQ adaptive cancellation, not manually chosen strength alone.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Auto NC Optimizer adapts cancellation to fit and environment.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 26-27 transparency listening.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat and NC/AMB ambient playback sections.

Adjustable transparency

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 pinch gesture/app adjust continuous intensity. No discrete ANC-level count inferred.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Manual page 107 explicitly supports adjusting Ambient Sound Mode.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat: starts ambient mode and pauses music when the wearer speaks.

Wind noise reduction

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Anti-wind mode counteracts wind during playback and calls.

Yes4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: physical wind noise reduction structure around voice microphones.

Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bass and treble are emphasized relative to the source target. The midrange from 300 Hz to 1050 Hz is lower.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Objective measurement section uses B&K 5128 artificial head and source target. No numerical bass/treble error is inferred from the plot.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Speech samples reject background noise in office, street and wind conditions.7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Automated recorded-speech samples in ideal, office, street and wind conditions. No numeric SNR inferred.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

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BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.88
Bluetooth	No	53.1

Source7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Standard continuous playback test: ANC on 31 h 53 min, off 53 h 6 min. Bluetooth codec, firmware and unit colour unspecified. Current method peaks music at 75 dB SPL, linked /how-we-test/. Unknown lighting omitted. Different volume/settings explain why off runtime exceeds maker AAC 40 h. No numerical result transferred to other Sony models.

Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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53.1h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-8 integrated front speech/back microphones.

Built-in1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, identifies integrated voice/call microphone.

Microphone element

MEMS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 microphone principle MEMS.

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Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Omnidirectional1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 four omni-directional speech microphones.

Omnidirectional2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 88 and 91 call chapters explicitly state omnidirectional microphones.

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 speech audio four microphones, 2 x 2 beamforming. FAQ confirms four call mics. Live table says four per side and appears to mix ANC/voice scope. Eight ANC mics remain separate.

44Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: four beamforming microphones for voice, distinct from eight ANC mics.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min50 HzMax10 kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 50 Hz to 10 kHz at -3 dB. Live maker 20 Hz-15 kHz conflicts, manual retained. Not sampling rate.

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Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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AI4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Advanced call quality: AI-trained speech noise reduction algorithm.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 30-31 press multifunction button once during call to mute/unmute. Picky Audio says no mic mute and conflicts with clear guide operation, guide retained.

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

Voice prompt1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 30-31 Mute on/Mute off voice prompt.

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Sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 plays own voice during calls.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 89 and 92: wearer voice heard via headset microphones during a call.

Adjustable sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 app slider adjusts sidetone intensity, enabled by default.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17, 34-35 explicit Bluetooth, supplied analog cable and USB audio.

Analog, Bluetooth1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth setup chapters for Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. Analog playback added separately only where the guide proves it.2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 64 and 143-144: headphone cable and Bluetooth audio. No USB audio.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 supplied analog cable, 3.5 mm source plug. Review confirms TRS.

3.5 mm TRS3Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Public indexed official specification cells. Direct CLI fetch returned 403 and browser direct fetch was intermittent. Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Passive stereo TRS cable, not TRRS microphone cable.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

2.5 mm1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 34 explicitly 2.5 mm jack into headphone socket.

3.5 mm2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 headphone cable input jack and connection diagram. Standard stereo mini plug is confirmed by maker specifications.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 both supplied cables approximately 1.2 m, no longer cable inferred.

1.2m2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 package list: approximately 1.2 m headphone cable and 0.2 m USB cable.

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 35 USB Type-C data/charging connection.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts and controls, pages 11-12, USB Type-C charging port.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 35 explicit playback and recording on Mac/PC/mobile via USB cable.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: music playback and Bluetooth operations cannot be performed while connected to USB power. The USB port is for charging.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

No4Reviewpickyaudio.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-5-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact reviewer tests explicitly analog aux cannot play when powered off, agreeing with current maker FAQ. Guide page 34 battery-empty use case conflicts and appears to be legacy wording, rejected after secondary check.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 64 explicitly allows music when the headset is off. Built-in mic is unavailable through the supplied cable, which uses the phone mic.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

Sold separately4Reviewpickyaudio.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-5-reviewRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly no bundled dongle, compatible Sennheiser dongle can be bought separately.

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate 10 m line-of-sight. Obstacles and host conditions affect range.

Bluetooth

5.41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17/43 current Bluetooth 5.4. Future 6.0 firmware announced but no current implementation proof.

5.21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter, communication system: Bluetooth 5.2.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 exact playback codecs. Snapdragon Sound is certification/technology, not another codec.

SBC, AAC, LDAC1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications chapter: exact supported A2DP codecs, not Bluetooth version capabilities.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17/43 two active source connections. One audio stream at a time.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter. Streams switch, rather than mix.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 Number of active connections 2.

21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter, two Bluetooth source devices.

Paired devices remembered

61Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 17 explicitly up to six stored connection profiles. FAQ 2 devices statement refers active multipoint, not remembered slots.

81Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android pairing, page 29: up to eight paired devices. The oldest registration is replaced when another is paired.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Fast Pair and Swift Pair dedicated sections.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Individual Bluetooth setup chapters explicitly name Android, iPhone, Windows and Mac. No console path inferred.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	USB	Yes
macOS	USB	Yes

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 35 individually Mac/PC setup to default audio output/input. PC Windows Control Panel and Mac System Preferences. Microphone explicit recording works. Mobile USB OS not uniquely specified, not assigned.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact YY2954 guide. Android and iPhone pairing/call chapters and printed pages 38, 42, 45 and 95 computer calling. Windows/Mac voice requires HFP/HSP and compatible application input/output selection, not the A2DP music endpoint. No analog voice or console support inferred.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

700mAh1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 installed battery 700 mAh. Battery specification also 2.59 Wh, no corresponding headset Wh field.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter printed page 19 directs battery replacement to the nearest Sony dealer. It is not a battery exchanged during normal operation.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	57

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 up to 57 h Bluetooth ANC active, tested with iPhone at mid volume. Codec, exact percentage and lighting not specified.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	30
Bluetooth	No	40
Analog	Yes	28
Analog	No	38

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 table visually checked. Bluetooth rows are AAC music playback, ANC on 30 h and ANC/ambient off 40 h. LDAC 26/36 h and SBC 28/38 h are omitted because the table cannot distinguish codecs. Analog powered playback is ANC on 28 h and ANC/ambient off 38 h. Page 21 notes EQ, DSEE Extreme and other features shorten runtime.

Battery life (claimed, max)

57h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

57h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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40h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 USB-C charging port.

USB-C1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: supplied USB-A to USB-C cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 14 complete charging cycle approximately 2 h, FAQ explicitly from empty.

210min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: approximate time explicitly defined as empty battery to full capacity. Hours converted to minutes.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

10min1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 14 quick-charge 10 minutes.

3min2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: 3 minutes using USB PD charger with 9 V/2.3 A or more output.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

7h1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 14 approximately 7 h from 10 min. Live technical sheet agrees 7 h, FAQ Before/During Use says 10 h. Manual/sheet retained, charger and ANC scope of quick-charge result not stated.

3h2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20: approximately 3 h from 3 min at 25-35 C using USB PD 9 V/2.3 A or more. Ordinary USB charging gives about 1 h from 3 min.

Use while charging

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 14 explicitly music and phone calls available while charging, possibly longer charge time.

No1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging, pages 18-19: connecting USB power turns the headset off and prevents music playback. Passive cable use is not claimed here.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 7-9 multifunction button and touchpad gestures.

Buttons, Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 11-12 power and NC/AMB buttons and touch panel.

Volume control

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 23 touch swipe up/down.

Touch2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 1-2 and control chapter: swipe up/down on touch panel. Active Bluetooth control only.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 72: NC/AMB button double/triple presses can be assigned to Quick Access through Sound Connect. Pages 98-102 allow voice-assistant touch-panel assignment. Service, language and region requirements apply.

Wear detection

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 32 sensor pauses/resumes music and handles calls on removal/wearing.

Yes2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 15-17 and 107: wearing sensor pauses/resumes playback and can power off after removal.

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 host Siri/Google Assistant through multifunction button, only Bluetooth/USB. Specific smartphone/app support varies.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Guide pages 97-106: Google Assistant and Alexa use configured headset integration, Google app on Android/Siri on iPhone use held touch sensor, not Hey Siri wake phrase. Assistant/app compatibility depends on region and smartphone. Current Sony Google Assistant support restricts headset integration to Android, not iOS.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026Design & Comfort silicone headband softly secures and cushions head.

Padded7Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-71783Read 5 October 2026Usage section explicitly discusses padding on the headband.

Headband material

Silicone2Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-gb/articles/36444900304157-MOMENTUM-5-Wireless-Before-You-StartRead 5 October 2026During Use maintenance explicitly headband silicone. Not metal frame or leather claim.

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Frame material

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Ear cup material

Plastic8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-5-wireless-review-157679Read 5 October 2026Exact review Design section explicitly earcup exterior matte plastic. Maker generic ABS/silicone material list does not map ABS to a specific body part.

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Ear pad material

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Soft fit leather4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026All day comfort section uses maker wording Soft fit leather. Whole frame composition not inferred.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 37 user ear pad replacement instructions.

Yes9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Exact Sony article 00282460, modified November 21, 2024. Public indexed maker article was read in full. Direct requests were unavailable. Sony recommends authorized service but expressly provides a customer replacement procedure with approved replacement pads and disassembling tool.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 37 pressing pad onto ear cup until snaps engage, clipping.

Clip9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Six claws hold each pad plate. Install by aligning two pegs and clicking all six claws into the hooks.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads, BA 500 rechargeable battery1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 37-39 ear pads and BA 500 battery. Battery replacement requires four PH0 screws. Not a normal hot-swap battery operation, swappable_battery not asserted.

Ear pads9Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm5/articles/00282460Read 8 October 2026Only ear pads are covered by this maker-authorized customer procedure. Battery dealer service is not user replacement.

Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 Smart Control Plus app, distinct from older Smart Control.

Sony | Sound Connect1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App chapter page 107. Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024, as shown on the current guide landing page or maker product page.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 20 Google Play and Apple App Store.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Installing the app chapter: Google Play and Apple App Store smartphone apps.

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 app firmware updates plus FAQ explicit updater.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App capabilities page 107: update headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

290g(10.2 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 43 approximate 290 g published headphone body mass. Reviewer 291 g metadata not independent weighing proof.

250g(8.8 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Specifications: approximate published mass. Detachable cable inclusion is not stated in this guide.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

Hi-Res Audio6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8e797023-0139-40c9-96c0-c95e86540efe/-/inline/no/Press_Release_Sennheiser_MOMENTUM_5_Wireless_FINAL_EN%20-%20USA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Signature Performance page 2 explicitly Hi-Res Audio certification, no Wireless certification inferred from codec.

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless4Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Enjoy High-Resolution Audio with and without wires section explicitly names both certifications. LDAC conditions apply.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

Snapdragon Sound8Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-5-wireless-review-157679Read 5 October 2026Connectivity section explicitly Snapdragon Sound certified. This is not a Bluetooth codec. Battery test still unfinished, no runtime result stored.

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In the box

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In the box

MOMENTUM 5 around-ear headphones, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analog audio cable, Carry case, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 complete package list. No BTD 700 dongle included.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: WH-1000XM5 case bundle only. WH-1000XM5SA carrying-pouch bundle is excluded.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-C cable	1.2	1
3.5 mm to 2.5 mm analog cable	1.2	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 6 one of each named cable, approximate 1.2 m lengths.

BSony WH-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.2	1
Headphone cable	1.2	1

Source2Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9: one cable of each named type, approximate maker lengths. Exact XM5 case bundle.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard4Reviewpickyaudio.com/reviews/sennheiser-momentum-5-reviewRead 5 October 2026Build section thinner hard case, not pouch.

Hard12Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-headphones/sony-xm6-too-pricey-their-five-star-predecessors-are-half-price-right-nowRead 8 October 2026Explicit usual original WH-1000XM5 rigid hard case. The later XM5SA package includes a soft case and is excluded from this reference package. No accessory bought separately is counted.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wireless5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact US MOMENTUM 5 Wireless maker store, not True Wireless earbuds.

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm54Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026Exact XM5 product page, not XM6 or WF earbuds.

Spec sheet

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Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-5-wireless/1779187603497-MOMENTUM-5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete 47-page maker English manual, version 05/26 A01. Relevant specification, control, battery and maintenance pages rendered/read.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdf1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm5/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Official complete English help guide.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

1 of 1 differ

Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year5Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-5-wirelessRead 5 October 2026US maker store explicit Includes 1-year manufacturer warranty. Regional statutory rights are separate from this manufacturer period.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all headsets and headphones.