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Series

MOMENTUM3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Site menu Headphones by Series lists MOMENTUM Headphones. Product name MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

1000X2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

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

MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C, 700365, 700366, 700367, 700441, 7004491Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Cover and specifications: Model MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C. Article numbers 700365, 700366, 700367, 700441 and 700449 come from the maker's stores2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 20263Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Article No. per colour, e.g. 700367 Black Copper

YY29635Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Cover identifies model YY2963, product WF-1000XM5.

GTIN / EAN

4260752332408, 4260752332415, 4260752332422, 4260752333351, 42607523333992Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Shopify product data of the EU store: EAN per colour

027242925601, 027242925618, 4548736143487, 45487361435489Retailer pagetarget.com/p/-/A-88914420Read 7 October 2026Verified subset. UPC is for the US Black WF1000XM5/B package. Other colors and regions have different package identifiers.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S page UPC 027242925618. Separate from Black WF1000XM5/B UPC and European CE7 packages.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual full WF-1000XM5 French product sheet hosted by Fnac. CODE EAN rows explicitly map WF1000XM5B.CE7 to 4548736143487 and WF1000XM5S.CE7 to 4548736143548. These are European package identifiers, not the US UPC. Manufacturer authorship is not asserted solely from the retail-hosted branded format.

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

8 January 20245Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Las Vegas, January 8th, 2024: debut at CES

24 July 20232Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026EU maker store sells all five colours with Add to Cart in October 2026. The US maker store marks the product End of Life

Available10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current Sony Japan purchase block lists 35,750 yen and a purchase link. Availability is documented in Japan. A successor does not itself establish discontinuation.

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

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Sony WF-1000XM411Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_2.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly names WF-1000XM4 as the previous model. Reference is the existing same-type product slug.

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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 511Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/sennheisers-flagship-earbuds-are-back-to-battle-bose-and-sony-and-they-could-have-an-ace-up-their-sleeveRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 the sequel to the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4.

Sony WF-1000XM612Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies WF-1000XM6 as the successor. The target product exists in this type folder.

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

$299.955Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Available to pre-order on February 15th for $299.95 USD / $429.95 CAD

$299.992Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026US launch MSRP $299.99. Preorder date is not used as first retail.

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.

€299.996Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24-vd4darRead 6 October 2026Available to pre-order on February 15th for £259.99 / €299.99 EUR

€3193Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Preis und Verfuegbarkeit: approximately 319 EUR German launch MSRP.

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

US, CA, GB, DE2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026DE: EU maker store, prices incl. VAT3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026US maker store, listed at USD 299.95. Marked End of Life on the page in October 20265Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026CA: launch price in CAD6Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24-vd4darRead 6 October 2026GB: launch price in GBP

US, DE, JP2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Regional launch release establishes US availability (US mediaroom) or German availability (German release). Markets is a documented subset with Japan sourced separately.10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Documented market subset. Japan sale is established here. US and Germany are established by the existing regional launch releases, mapped separately below. This is not a worldwide availability claim.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black Graphite, White Silver, Black Copper, Gold, Denim2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Colour selector: Black Graphite, Black Copper, White Silver, Gold, Denim3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Same five colours as the EU store

Black, Platinum Silver, Smoky Pink10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Current maker color list, translated from Japanese. Smoky Pink was added after the original Black and Platinum Silver launch.

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: wearing style True Wireless stereo earbuds, ear coupling ear-canal

In-ear2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

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Stemless2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 27: The right or left earbud can be used alone4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026

Either bud5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 23 Using only one headset unit. Either unit can work alone, with some controls and assistant restrictions.

RGB lighting

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	7	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: transducer principle dynamic, transducer size 7 mm. One transducer size is listed per earbud

BSony WF-1000XM5

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026General Features: closed dynamic headphone with 8.4 mm driver unit. One transducer per earbud.4Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 2026July 25 product report explicitly identifies the 8.4 mm Dynamic Driver X. Its future July 27 availability statement is not used as actual retail evidence.8Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026Opening and sound section explicitly state an 8.4 mm driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: transducer principle dynamic

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20264Press articlemobile01.com/topicdetail.phpRead 5 October 20268Press articlesyntrend.com.tw/event_detail.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

Min5 HzMax21 kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: 5 Hz to 21 kHz

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

107dB1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: sound pressure level (SPL) 107 dB (1 kHz/1 mW)

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026107 dB at 1 kHz/1 mW

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: High Resolution Audio mode via aptX Adaptive transmits at 96 kHz and 24 bits. Needs an aptX Adaptive source

96kHz14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker page specifically pairs NW-A300 with WF-1000XM5. Maximum Bluetooth playback is 96 kHz through LDAC with a compatible source. The separate 192 kHz/32-bit Walkman processing claim is excluded.

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

24bits1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: High Resolution Audio mode via aptX Adaptive transmits at 96 kHz and 24 bits. Needs an aptX Adaptive source

24bits14Maker product pagesony.jp/walkman/special/NW-A300_series_WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 202624-bit maximum LDAC playback on the documented NW-A300 and WF-1000XM5 pairing. This is not the DSEE processing resolution.

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Sound Personalization: guided listening test developed with the Fraunhofer Institute

Yes15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026360 Reality Audio personal optimization uses the listener ear shape through Sound Connect and a supported service. Find Your Equalizer preference choices alone are not the evidence for this field.

Onboard EQ

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: The sound effects are stored in the earbuds and stay active with other Bluetooth devices

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

52Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 20265-band equalizer

516Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Five adjustable frequency bands plus a separate Clear Bass control. SoundGuys describes six controls as a six-band equalizer. T3 and Stuff call it five-band. The stored count follows the maker distinction between five frequencies and Clear Bass. Source explicitly features WF-1000XM5. Current generic support article examples vary by model, so its broader preset list is not used.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Speech16Maker product pageexperience.sony-asia.com/ph/home/exploredetail/546Read 7 October 2026Maker EQ guide featuring WF-1000XM5 names eight sound presets: Bright, Excited, Mellow, Relaxed, Vocal, Treble Boost, Bass Boost and Speech. Manual and Custom are editable slots, excluded from named sound presets. SoundGuys exact WF-1000XM5 feature review reports eight presets.17Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-features-96697Read 7 October 2026Verified named preset subset. Review reports eight presets but names only Speech and Bass Boost in the accessed prose. No full list is invented. Maker EQ guide separately lists the eight named sound presets.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

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360 Reality Audio2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

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Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Head tracking paragraph and footnote 5. Compatible Android 13 head-tracking smartphones and spatial content required.

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Hybrid Adaptive ANC technology

Hybrid15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies both feedback and feedforward ANC microphone roles. Three ANC microphones per earbud, including dual feedback microphones, support hybrid classification.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

44Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026The advanced system uses four microphones to continuously monitor ambient noise

62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Noise cancellation section: three microphones per earbud, six across pair, controlled for ANC. No voice-only count is inferred.

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: Adaptive mode reduces noise depending on the noise conditions

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ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 32: The intensity of Transparency Mode can be adjusted in the app

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Conversation detection

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Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: selectable Anti Wind ANC mode reduces wind or movement noise. Processing mode, not a mesh

Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section describes physical wind-reduction structure and microphone mesh.

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Warm sound signature10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read

RTINGS classifies the measured sound as warm, with emphasized bass and balanced treble.27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS sound-signature tiles, Methodology v2.3. Detailed response graphs and locked test conditions were not accessed. SoundGuys independently observes 30 to 300 Hz emphasis on a B&K 5128, using a pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2.29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Warm is the published RTINGS sound-profile classification based on its own target. No response graph estimated or substituted from pre-production SoundGuys sample.

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Emphasized (3 dB), test bench 2.3

4dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed bass amount, relative to its test reference. Locked detailed tests were not accessed. No firmware or tip size is shown in the public tile. Public comparison tile identifies WF-1000XM5 as the second in-ear product, not the first WH headphone. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Public method defines deviation from RTINGS own target, not a different lab target or THD. B&K 5128-B and Audio Precision method with 500 Hz/94 dB calibration, sweep and three IEM reseats. Actual rounded 4 dB remains from exact product public tile, no locked unrounded number.

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

-4dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Underemphasized (-4 dB), test bench 2.3

-1dB27Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tools/compare/sony-wh-1000xm5-wireless-vs-sony-wf-1000xm5-truly-wireless/33024/38974Read 7 October 2026Public RTINGS v2.3 sound-signature tile, updated June 2026. Rounded displayed treble amount relative to its reference. Detailed locked test conditions were inaccessible. RTINGS own target and current public Sound Profile method: B&K HATS Type 5128-B, APx517B two-second 20 Hz to 20 kHz sweep, calibrated 500 Hz at 94 dB SPL, 1/12-octave smoothing and three in-ear reseats. Specific WF-1000XM5 firmware, tips, codec and ANC setting are not public. Method URL https://www.rtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profile .29Measurementrtings.com/headphones/tests/sound-quality/sound-profileRead 7 October 2026Same RTINGS own target and public method. Actual rounded -1 dB from WF-1000XM5 tile. WH sibling 1 dB is not copied.

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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

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

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Hours (h)
7.75

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-review-111429Read 6 October 2026Standardized battery test: 7 hours 45 minutes of music, peaking at 75 dB. Firmware 5.3.5. ANC state not stated

BSony WF-1000XM5

Hours (h)
9.53

Source6Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-review-95465Read 5 October 20269 h 32 min on a single earbud charge, stored as 9.53 h. Review tested one week with maker-provided pre-production sample on firmware 0.9.2. The specific battery paragraph does not state ANC mode, codec, volume or host. These conditions remain unspecified. Current retail firmware is different.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

7.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

9.53h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

62Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Its high-quality 6-mic system ensures you can be heard perfectly during calls

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: 3 microphones per earbud (speech and ANC), MEMS

62Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds. Bone conduction sensors are separate, not microphones.

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Yes2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Call quality section explicitly names bone conduction sensors that pick up skull vibration.

Mic noise reduction

AI4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026AI-supported voice pickup (firmware update required)

AI2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

Super wideband4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Supports an advanced call mode called Super Wideband Audio

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36: Tap the right or left touch panel 1x during a call to mute

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026A 6-mic system, adjustable sidetone, and call virtualization for clear calls

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app functions: turn voice capture during calls on or off.

Connectivity

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Chip

Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 25Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Built on the Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 2 platform and Snapdragon Sound Technology

Integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026

Connections

Bluetooth1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Bluetooth 5.4 certified, class 1. FAQ: some early packaging says 5.3

5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Specifications lists Bluetooth version 5.3.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC31Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: aptX, aptX Adaptive/Lossless, AAC, SBC, Auracast Broadcast Audio, LC3

SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Supported Codec lists SBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3.

Bluetooth profiles

AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Compatible Bluetooth profiles lists A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

LE Audio

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio certified. Launch firmware lacked LE Audio, added by a firmware update

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Auracast

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 21 to 26: Auracast transmitters are selected in the Smart Control app. Added by a firmware update

Yes19Press articlesoundguys.com/sony-audio-sharing-145648Read 7 October 2026October 2, 2025 report explicitly covers WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0. Compatible Android device required for shared LE Audio reception. Maker firmware confirms Audio Sharing with Fast Pair but does not name Auracast on the accessed page. No independent venue broadcast interoperability or certification is claimed.

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 20264Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Can be connected to two of the paired devices simultaneously

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

21Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: number of active connections 2

25Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 85-86 explicitly allows two simultaneous Bluetooth sources, audio from one at a time.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes20Reviewdigitaltrends.com/home-theater/sony-wf-1000xm5-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 review explicitly states simultaneous LDAC and multipoint. Public indexed prose was readable. Direct fetch returned 403. Do not transfer the older WH-1000XM5 limitation to these earbuds.

Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

61Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: saves the connection profiles of up to six Bluetooth devices

85Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 42 Pairing with Android. Maximum eight remembered Bluetooth devices, not eight simultaneous connections.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Main features explicitly names Fast Pair and Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Yes18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 page includes this benefit from the 6.0.0 update. Requires compatible Android Audio Sharing and Fast Pair. This feature was added after launch.

Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Bluetooth effective range approximately 10 m, line of sight from manual specification.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Maximum communication range gives approximately 10 m line of sight. Footnote lists environmental conditions.

Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: Low Latency mode in the Smart Control app, for all Bluetooth codecs

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 105 Supported codecs. LE Audio uses LC3 and Low latency sound-quality mode in app.

Claimed latency

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode	20

Source4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Gaming with up to approx. 20 ms latency needs an audio device that supports Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode

BSony WF-1000XM5

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Lowest claimed latency

20ms=CalculatedFrom Claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

Android, iOS, Windows2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026App support: Sennheiser Smart Control app for iOS and Android4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Windows: FAQ covers Windows PC audio profiles MOMENTUM TW4 Stereo and Hands-Free

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Manual has exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/11 and Mac pairing and computer-call sections.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Feature	Needs
Lossless Audio mode (aptX Lossless, 16 bit/44.1 kHz)	Snapdragon Sound certified smartphone or audio source that supports aptX Adaptive Lossless
High Resolution Audio mode (24 bit/96 kHz)	Audio source that supports aptX Adaptive and audio material in High Resolution quality
Latency of approx. 20 ms	Audio device that supports Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode
Eco mode	Devices that support aptX transmission
Bluetooth LE Audio, LC3 and Auracast	Firmware update

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 38 to 39 for Eco, High Resolution and Lossless modes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Lossless needs a Snapdragon Sound certified source with aptX Adaptive Lossless. LE Audio and Auracast came by firmware update

BSony WF-1000XM5

Feature	Needs
Head tracking	Compatible Android 13 smartphone with head tracking and supported spatial content or service.
LE Audio and low latency mode	Compatible LE Audio source. Set Low latency sound-quality mode in Sony Sound Connect. Multipoint and some service functions are unavailable under LE Audio. Firmware 6.0.0 adds digital assistant and head tracking support under LE Audio. Delete pairing information and re-pair after updating to enable those two LE Audio features.
360 Reality Audio	Compatible streaming service, content and Sony app setup. Subscription may be required.
Google audio switch	Android 8.0 or later and Google Fast Pair connection.
Audio Sharing and Auracast	WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.0.0 or later and a compatible Android Audio Sharing source with Fast Pair.
Google Find Hub	Compatible Google Find Hub setup and supported headset firmware. Firmware 6.1.0 includes per-earbud location support. Earlier new Find Hub support was limited to dedicated Classic Audio.
Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control	Sony Sound Connect setup and supported headset software. Exposure monitoring and prolonged-dose control are separate from a sudden-noise limiter.

Source2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026Current firmware benefit corrects the earlier unqualified assistant restriction under LE Audio. Audio Sharing and Find Hub require compatible Android features and firmware. Exact audio switch and hearing exposure requirements are documented by separately mapped manual and JP app feature page. Maker requires deleting pairing information and re-pairing after update to use Digital Assistant and Head Tracking under LE Audio.23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Google audio switch needs Android 8.0 or later and Fast Pair (manual page 87). Safe Listening and Safe Volume Control use Sound Connect (maker JP app feature page).

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	7.5
ANC on	Not available	No	7
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30

Source2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Battery lifespan: up to 7.5 hrs with earbuds (ANC off), up to 7.0 hrs (ANC on), up to 30 hrs overall with charging case. Test condition iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB. The manual pairs 7.5 h with ANC activated, which reverses ANC on and off4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 20267.5 h and 30 h total confirmed with iPhone within 1 m, AAC codec, medium volume, ANC and Transparency Mode off, custom EQ off

BSony WF-1000XM5

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC on	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC on	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC on	Not available	Yes	24
ANC off	Not available	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	7

Source3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 2026Footnote xii explicitly gives 8+16=24 h total ANC on and 12+24=36 h total ANC off. Total includes initial earbuds charge and case recharges. Codec-specific earbuds rows come from manual.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31 music table: LDAC 5/8 h ANC on/off, AAC and SBC 8/12 h, LC3 7/11 h. Ambient mode equals ANC-on rows. PDF page 32 call off maximum 7 h. Only ANC-off call row retained because call enum cannot distinguish ANC state. EQ, DSEE, Speak-to-Chat and voice-wake features shorten runtime.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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90min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Battery Charge Time: approximately 1.5 hours. Exact unit conversion to 90 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 1.5 hours for the headset, converted to 90 minutes. Charging chapter also states fully charging left and right units takes about 1.5 hours.

Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

8min1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16 and specifications: approx. 8 minutes of charging for approx. 1 hour of music playback

3min5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16 and specifications: approx. 8 minutes of charging for approx. 1 hour of music playback

1h5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 31: approximately one hour of music after three minutes charging. Codec and noise-control mode not stated for this quick-charge promise.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

820mAh1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: charging case 3.6 V, 820 mAh, 2.952 Wh2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Battery type: charging case 820 mAh

500mAh21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown observes the charging-case battery label. Rated capacity 500 mAh, 3.85 V, 1.925 Wh. Outer case label identifies YY2963. This is case cell capacity, not USB input current or output capacity.28Retailer pagestatic.fnac-static.com/multimedia/editorial/pdf/4548736143548.pdfRead 7 October 2026BATTERIE INFO (CHARGING CASE) explicitly Capacité de décharge 500 mAh, independently corroborating exact teardown rated-cell label paragraph. Case, not earbud. Sheet case/package dimension rows appear interchanged and its generic quick-charge row differs from specific three-minute claim, so those cells are not imported.

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

USB-C5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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120min1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case Battery Charge Time: approximately 2 hours by USB, exactly 120 minutes.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Charging time gives approximately 2 hours for the charging case, converted to 120 minutes.

Wireless charging

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Qi wireless charging

Qi3Press releasesony.de/presscentre/for-the-music-sony-prasentiert-die-neuen-true-wireless-in-ear-kopfhorer-wf-1000xm5-mit-bestem-noise-cancellingRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

No9Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-review-111429Read 6 October 2026You can't use the charging case as a transmitter

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 36: touch control panels, tap and touch-and-hold gestures

Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 24-27 touch sensor actions and head gestures for calls. Voice assistant chapters name Google Assistant, Alexa and Siri.

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 30: touch and hold the right panel for louder, the left panel for quieter

Touch5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Gestures

Tap 1x, Tap 2x, Tap 3x, Touch and hold1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 36: tap 1x, 2x, 3x and touch and hold

Nod to answer an incoming call, Shake head to reject an incoming call22Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/headphone/230726_02Read 7 October 2026Maker WF-1000XM5 developer interview explicitly describes nod and head-shake incoming-call gestures.

Remappable controls

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: control functions can be customized in the Smart Control app

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: Siri, Google Assistant or similar, depending on the device

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 7: infra-red proximity sensor. Page 33: Smart Pause stops playback when an earbud is removed

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 22 Wearing the headset. IR sensors pause or resume music as earbuds are removed or inserted.

Sensors

Infra-red proximity sensor1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 7: product overview lists an infra-red proximity sensor

Infrared wear sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensors, Six-axis inertial sensor2Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2023-07-24-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-WF-1000XM5-Truly-Wireless-Earbuds-For-The-Music-,-The-Best-Noise-Canceling-EarbudsRead 5 October 2026Launch release explicitly documents bone conduction sensors for speech pickup. These are distinct from physical voice microphones.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed Location and function of parts identifies touch and IR sensors. Bone conduction sensors and six-axis inertial sensing are established by the separately mapped maker release and physical teardown. Phone accelerometer used by Adaptive Sound Control is not counted as an earbud sensor.21Review52audio.com/archives/179869.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies a Bosch six-axis inertial IC marked SN 382 and describes its sensing role. No unprinted commercial chip model or sensor count is inferred. Maker release separately documents bone conduction sensing.

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Consumer sound-personalization listening test in the Smart Control app. Not a medical test

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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Safe Listening exposure monitoring, Safe Volume Control after prolonged exposure23Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_6.htmlRead 7 October 2026Sound Connect Safe Listening accumulates exposure and compares it with WHO recommendations. Safe Volume Control can reduce output after prolonged high exposure. This does not establish a fixed dB cap, sudden-noise limiting, a hearing test or medical clearance.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents page 5: silicone ear adapters XS, S, M (pre-mounted) and L

SS, S, M, L5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10 Package contents names SS, S, M and L tips, two of each.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Foam5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 13 explains polyurethane foam tips.

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Fins1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents page 5: silicone ear fins S, M (pre-mounted) and L

None24Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm5-vs-sony-wf-1000xm3-96236Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM3 comparison explicitly states no added stabilizers or wings. No missing fitting is inferred from photographs alone.

Ear tip fit test

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 13: Fit Test function in the Smart Control app

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 126 app function helps determine optimal earbud tips.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 3 and specifications: earbuds IP54. The charging case is not splash waterproof

IPX41Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Sony | Sound Connect5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF cover notes Headphones Connect was renamed Sound Connect in October 2024. Android and iOS app support in installation chapter.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Android, iOS5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF pages 128-131 describe updating headset software.

Finding network

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Google Find Hub18Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/software/00296561Read 7 October 2026WF-1000XM5 firmware 6.1.0 includes Find Hub benefits. Earlier listed new Find Hub support is qualified as dedicated Classic Audio. No UWB precision finding or Apple Find My is inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

6g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: earbuds approx. 6 g each, charging case approx. 66 g, both earbuds and case approx. 78 g

5.9g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight: approximately 5.9 g per earbud including M tips.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 5.9 g per headset unit including M earbud tips.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

66g(2.3 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: charging case approx. 66 g

39g(1.4 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026Charging Case: approximately 39 g, case only.5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 180 Mass gives approximately 39 g for the charging case only.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5Read 7 October 2026Maker product feature logo strip /products/logo/middle/WF-1000XM5_nc_hireswiress_hireskyu_360_SCA_gaion_antei_SMP_bt.jpg was fetched and visually inspected. The badge explicitly says Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS. Ordinary wired Hi-Res certification is not inferred.

Communication certifications

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FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED Canada 409B-YY296325Owner's manualvoomi-assets-public.s3.amazonaws.com/products/2024-08-22/voomi_SONY_WF1000XM5B_documents_user_manual_825b807ee2940021149a8d87d113a79d876120.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Reference Guide hosted by retailer public file storage. Cover and declaration identify WF-1000XM5, model YY2963. Regional US and Canada compliance statements. This is not an unverified Bluetooth SIG listing.

FCC IDs

2A3ULMTW48Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026USA: FCC ID 2A3ULMTW4 for the earbuds. No FCC ID for the charging case

AK8YY296326Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8YY2963/Label/06-Label-and-Location-FCC-6374318.pdfRead 7 October 2026Actual maker FCC label/location filing. Label goes on the charging case because the headsets are too small. Case label location does not imply a radio transmitter inside the case.

Other certifications

Snapdragon Sound4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Snapdragon Sound feature with aptX Lossless

360 Reality Audio certified15Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_1.htmlRead 7 October 2026WF-specific maker feature heading explicitly identifies a 360 Reality Audio certified model. No generic logo-license disclaimer is treated as device certification.

In the box

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In the box

Earbud R for right ear (model: MTW4 R) and earbud L for left ear (model: MTW4 L), Charging case (model: MTW4 C) with built-in rechargeable battery for the earbuds and wireless charging function, USB charging cable with USB C and USB A connector, approx. 0,4 m, Silicone ear adapters (size XS, S, M (pre-mounted to the earbuds) and L), Silicone ear fins (size S, M (pre-mounted to the earbuds) and L), Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents, page 5

WF-1000XM5 earbuds, Charging case, Noise isolation earbud tips (SS, S, M, L), USB-A to USB-C cable, Documentation5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

Cables included

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	0.4	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents: USB C to USB A cable, approx. 0.4 m. EU declaration of conformity lists USB-C 400mm

BSony WF-1000XM5

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C	0.2	1

Source5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026PDF page 10: one USB-A to USB-C cable, approximately 20 cm, stored as 0.2 m.

Links

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Product page

eu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-42Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026EU maker store, English

www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm57Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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www.sony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/spec1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/wf-1000xm5/specRead 5 October 2026

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Instruction manual version 07/25 A04, model MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdf5Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2963/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026

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.

1year1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Manufacturer declarations page 50: Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH gives a warranty of 12 months on this product. The maker FAQ names a 2-year global warranty program except USA, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil, so EU buyers may get 2 years

1year13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1778672-REG/sony_wf1000xm5_s_wf_1000xm4_noise_canceling_true_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact new US Silver WF1000XM5/S listing explicitly includes Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty. The original used-item URL redirects to this actual new-product page and has been replaced. Manufacturer period, not seller used warranty, Japanese three-year store service or statutory rights.

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.