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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.

1000X3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sony's 1000X line

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.

WH-1000XM6, YY29841Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help Guide cover: WH-1000XM6, Model YY2984. Marketing and regulatory model identifiers both stored.

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.

15 May 20257Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Launch release dated May 15, 2025.

Status

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

Available3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in the Sony Store Japan with same-day shipping on 2026-09-28

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-1000XM54Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026What Hi-Fi calls the WH-1000XM5 the previous flagship before the WH-1000XM6.

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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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.

$449.997Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: suggested retail price $449.99 USD.

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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€4508Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: €450 suggested retail price.

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, Sandstone3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Japan page lists (B) Black, (S) Platinum Silver, (L) Midnight Blue, (T) Sandstone. English names as in Sony's global image assets. Sandstone is a 2026 addition

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.

Music3Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Listed under headphones, not under INZONE gaming headsets

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-ear6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public introductory product description: WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones. Style SAMPLE Notes over-ear, not earbud.

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.

Closed2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Type: 密閉 (closed)

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Parts list: headband with sliders on each side

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.

Flat and inward1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Putting the headset in the carrying case chapter: rotate left/right units, fold both units toward headband. Illustrations show flat and inward packing.

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.

Dynamic9Reviewavforums.com/products/headphones.32/sony-wh-1000xm6.17345/specsRead 30 September 2026Full specifications / Sony WH-1000XM6 Features / Driver Type: 30 mm Dynamic. Exact architecture explicitly named. Other review table values are not substituted for maker data.

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.

30mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Driver Unit: 30 mm dome-type (CCAW voice coil). Dome does not explicitly classify driver architecture. The dynamic type comes from the AV Forums entry.

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

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Diaphragm material

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Carbon fibre composite4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Same carbon fibre composite material as the WH-1000XM58Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Driver dome uses high-rigidity carbon fibre composite.

Magnet

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neodymium2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026ネオジウム, translated

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 kHz1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 20264 Hz - 40,000 Hz (IEC), headphone cable with the headset on

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026A2DP transmission range 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz with LDAC 96 kHz 990 kbps. 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz

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.

16Ω2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202616 ohm passive POWER OFF. 48 ohm at 1 kHz POWER ON.

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.

102dB2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026102 dB/mW passive POWER OFF. 103 dB/mW POWER ON.

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 mW2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification / Sound Pressure Sensitivity: 102 dB/mW power off, 103 dB/mW power on. Stored passive per 1 mW reference.

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.

Yes11Reviewrtings.com/headphones/learn/how-to-eq-your-headphonesRead 8 October 2026Companion Apps section names WH-1000XM6 explicitly: equalizer settings remain active after disconnecting the app and connecting to another device. This establishes headphone memory, not only an app EQ control.

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.

104Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Ten-band equaliser5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 202610-band equalizer in the Sound Connect app

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 Audio, 360 Upmix for Cinema1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio / Head Tracking chapters: compatible 360 Reality Audio content/services and head tracking setup. 360 Upmix for Cinema settings chapter separately names cinema feature.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

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.

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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.

124Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 202612 mics in total, six per earcup: four outside, two inside7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026QN3 optimizes 12 microphones in real time.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Auto NC Optimizer constantly optimizes noise canceling to the wearing condition 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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Using the noise canceling function and Listening to ambient sound chapters: NC/AMB button cycles NC/Ambient Sound, customizable using Sound Connect.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode level is adjusted in the Sound Connect app (ambient sound control)

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

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat

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.

Yes4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026The outer microphones are covered by a mesh redesigned to further reduce wind noise

Measured

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

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Warm tuning with very emphasized bass. Narrow dips in the mid and high treble. Minor left/right driver matching issues.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Audio Reproduction Accuracy: warm response, narrow mid/high treble dips, minor left/right matching issues. Public Sound Profile descriptors 5 dB/-1 dB separately noted.

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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5dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Very Emphasized (5 dB)

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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-1dB6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Test bench 2.3. Balanced (-1 dB)

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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Very good. Voice sounds full-bodied and intelligible, and background noise is separated well. Voice can lose intelligibility in very harsh conditions.6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Public Our Verdict / Microphone: full-bodied intelligible voice, good background separation. Very harsh noise can reduce intelligibility.

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-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	31.75

Source6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Continuous 31.75-hour battery life with ANC enabled. Sound Guys measured 37 h 14 min in its own test

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

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31.75h=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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts chapter identifies built-in microphones on headset units. No cable or detachable boom.

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.

MEMS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026MEMS

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.

Omnidirectional2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Microphone specification / Direction: omnidirectional. This is microphone capsule pattern, not AI beamforming array pickup width.

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.

65Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 20266-mic beamforming array for voice calls7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Six-microphone AI beamforming system for calls.

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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1213Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 8 October 2026The exact reviewer explicitly states total mic count 12, with six physical microphones per earcup: four outside and two inside. Sony independently states that QN3 processes twelve microphones for noise cancellation and uses a six-microphone call beamforming system. The total is the directly published physical count, not an addition of ANC and voice roles.

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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AI4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Beamforming AI removes external noise on calls

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.

Yes8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Tactile button mic mute. App setup required, see footnotes 3 and 4.

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.

Voice prompt10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026About the voice guidance chapter: Mic Off and Mic On prompts announce microphone state during a call. Call-functions chapter also documents an optional notification sound every seven seconds while muted.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Frequently asked questions / You hear your own voice: headset microphones pick up surroundings and voice during calls via Sidetone function.

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.

Bluetooth, Analog1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth pairing and Using the supplied headphone cable chapters. USB charging section only, no USB audio path.

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 TRS2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. Analog microphone unavailable.

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 mm2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Detachable single-sided cable, stereo mini jack on the headset

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.

1.2m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 1.2 m, gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to C cable.

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.

No4Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026You still can't listen via a wired USB-C connection

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. Noise canceling then does not work

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.

None1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking package contents chapter includes headset, USB cable, headphone cable, carrying case, documents. Bluetooth pairing requires host. Wireless dongle not included.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

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.

5.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Specifications / Communications: System Bluetooth 5.3, maximum line-of-sight range approximately 10 m.

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, LDAC, LC31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026SBC/AAC/LDAC on Classic Audio. LC3 on compatible LE Audio devices, selected with Sound Connect.

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

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Compatible LE Audio host required, app connection setting differs from Classic Audio.

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

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Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Broadcast reception is enabled using Sound Connect on supported phones.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Connecting headset to 2 devices simultaneously chapter: two Bluetooth devices at same time. Audio switches between rather than mixes.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices

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 Pair1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Help guide covers Microsoft Swift Pair. Google Fast Pair is backed by the Sound Guys review5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026If the Fast Pair/Swift Pair doesn't work

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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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Current exact-model Help Guide, About the sound quality mode and Supported codecs chapters: named Low latency setting uses LE Audio. Compatible LE Audio host and current headset firmware/Sound Connect app required. GMAP switches automatically only with a compatible host and game. No numeric latency inferred.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Separate pairing chapters explicitly Android smartphone, iPhone, Windows 10/11 computer, Mac computer. No console capability 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-1000XM6

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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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Charging chapter: built-in rechargeable battery replacement is referred to Sony support or a Sony dealer. This is service replacement rather than a user battery swap.

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-1000XM6

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	AAC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	SBC	30
Bluetooth	No	SBC	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LC3	30
Bluetooth	No	LC3	40
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	26
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	36
Analog	Yes	Not available	28
Analog	No	Not available	38

Source12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026The exact current WH-1000XM6/YY2984 Help Guide on printed pages 29 to 30 gives music playback after a full charge. AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 40 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LC3 over compatible LE Audio has the same 30/40-hour claims. LDAC allows 26 hours with ANC on or 36 hours with both noise-control modes off. Powered analog playback allows 28 hours with ANC on or 38 hours with both modes off. Each named codec is retained in its own row. Sony warns that Equalizer, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat, Service Link, and other changes to default app modes reduce these maxima. Playback volume and LDAC bitrate are unspecified. Communication durations are excluded. The 25 to 35°C footnote attaches to the quick-charge estimates, so it is not assigned as a continuous-runtime test condition.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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Battery life with ANC (claimed)

57h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: USB Type C port with supplied USB-A to 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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 3.5 hours

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.

3min1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Charging the headset chapter: 3 minute charging gives approximately 3 hour music playback with compatible USB PD adapter. Conditions qualified in quick playback note.

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.

3h1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026About 3 hours after 3 minutes with a USB PD adaptor of 9 V/2.3 A or more. About 1 hour with a 5 V/1.5 A adaptor

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026You can use the headset while charging. Charging stops at about 80% while in use

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, Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Location/function of parts and Controlling the audio device chapters: Power/NC/AMB buttons, left, right touch sensor control 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.

Touch1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Swipe up and down on the touch sensor control panel

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Using Quick Access chapter: Sound Connect assigns services separately to double and triple presses of the NC/AMB button. Availability varies by region.

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.

Yes1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wearing the headset chapter: auto-stop/resume by wearing sensor, can change using Sound Connect.

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, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Google Assistant and Siri are device functions. Tencent Xiaowei is for mainland China models only.

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.

Padded8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Soft-fit wider headband with vegan leather.

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.

Vegan leather8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Design section: headband infused with vegan leather.

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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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.

Yes5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Review: earpads peel out and snap back onto hooks.

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.

Clip5Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm6-review-read-before-buying-137397Read 30 September 2026Pads peel out of the chassis and snap back on 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 pads10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Location and function of parts chapter, pages 13 to 14: remove the right earpad and reattach its five tabs until they click. Pads are removable without opening the housing.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026What you can do with Sony Sound Connect / Installing Sony Sound Connect chapters: Sony Sound Connect mobile application from Google Play and App Store.

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/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Keeping software up to date chapter: headset software update using Sound Connect application.

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.

254g(9 oz)1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 254 g without cable

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 Wireless1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Wired: High-Resolution Audio needs the headset turned on. Wireless certification from What Hi-Fi8Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-introduces-the-next-evolution-of-noise-cancelling-with-the-wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Explicit Hi-Resolution Audio and High-Resolution Audio Wireless support.

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 case, Documents1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Checking the package contents chapter: headset, USB Type C cable USB-A to C, headphone cable, carrying case, documents.

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-1000XM6

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	Not available	1
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm L-shaped plug	1.2	1

Source1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Cable length from the Sony Japan spec page

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.

Hard6Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Travel verdict: hard protective case with magnetic clasp.

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.

electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b7Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2025-05-15-Sony-Introduces-the-Best-Noise-Cancellation-with-the-WH-1000XM6-HeadphonesRead 30 September 2026Pricing and availability: explicit US manufacturer product hyperlink electronics.sony.com/audio/headphones/headband/p/wh1000xm6-b.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Japanese maker WH-1000XM6 specification table, explicit exact model fields including passive electrical values.

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/2984/v1/en/index.html1Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2984/v1/en/print.pdfRead 30 September 2026Sony Help Guide, model YY2984. The printable PDF is at print.pdf in the same folder

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

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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.