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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 vs Skullcandy Method 540 ANC
Product A: Sennheiser
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Product B: Skullcandy
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70 of 157 fields differ
- 25 different values
- 45 known for one only
- 23 the same
- 64 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Quick chargeA: 1hB: 2hSkullcandy is 1 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 9hSkullcandy is 3 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A7g
B11g
Case weight
A55g
B72g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
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Model numbers
700350, MTW5, MTW5 R, MTW5 L, MTW5 C1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026Original Graphite standard earbuds/case bundle. Maker product variant data identifies Graphite SKU 700350. Manual title identifies marketed system MTW5 and its left/right/case regulatory component names.
S2MFW-T001, S2MFW-T987, S2MFW-T7401Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store product data SKUs: S2MFW-T001 Bone, S2MFW-T987 Primer, S2MFW-T740 True Black.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data SKUs for the three colours.
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
8 January 20268Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Article dated 8 January 2026: the newly launched Method 540 ANC.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: unveiled on January 8, 2026 at the annual CES tech conference.
Status
Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026
Available1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Store page has an Add to cart button at 149.99 USD.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Available now in the US per the article.
Predecessor
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 48Reviewwhathifi.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.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$149.991Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store price 149.99 USD, the same as the launch reporting. Excludes sales tax.8Press articletechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-put-ai-in-your-ears-but-theres-a-catchRead 15 October 2026Available now in the US for 149.99 USD.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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US, GB, EU, CA1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026US store. The UK, EU and Canada stores list the same three SKUs in their product data.3Maker product pageskullcandy.co.uk/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026UK store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in GBP. GBP is not stored.4Maker product pageskullcandy.eu/en-de/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026EU store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in EUR. No launch price source was found for the EU, so no EUR price is stored.5Maker product pageskullcandy.ca/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Canada store product data lists the same SKUs, priced in CAD.
Colours
Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, Lavender2Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Maker enumerates five unique launch colours. The English release repeats Graphite once in its prose list. The five distinct colour names match the product variants.
Bone, Primer, True Black1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Colour selector: Bone, Primer and True Black. TechRadar saw only black and white at its review time.2Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds.jsonRead 15 October 2026Store product data: option values Bone, Primer and True Black.
Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| Type | Role | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | Full range | 7 | 1 |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
| Diameter (mm) |
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| 12 |
Source1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Technical Specifications: Driver Diameter 12mm. The page does not state the driver type, the role or the count per earbud.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: 12mm drivers with tuning by Bose.
Driver type
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Driver size
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12mm
Drivers per bud
1
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Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max bit depth
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Adaptive EQ
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Personalised sound
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Custom EQ bands
EQ presets
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Music, Bass Boost, Podcast1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: 3 Preset EQ modes (Music, Bass Boost and Podcast). The help page adds a Custom mode, which is not stored as a preset.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Preset EQ section lists Music, Bass Boost, Podcast and Custom. One sentence also names movies, which the list does not. Custom is not stored as a preset.
Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
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Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Adaptive ANC
Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Adjustable Stay-Aware Mode. The help page describes a slider in the app.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Adjustable ANC and Stay-Aware section: a slider in the app sets the Stay-Aware level.
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
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Wind noise reduction
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Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
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Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 6.28 |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
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6.28h
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Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
AI1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Clear Voice Smart Mic. The help page says it uses artificial intelligence to isolate the speaker's voice.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Clear Voice Smart Mic section: artificial intelligence isolates the speaker's voice and reduces background noise.
Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
Connectivity
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Chip
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Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Bluetooth profiles
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Multipoint
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Multipoint Pairing.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Multipoint Pairing section: pair with two devices at once, but they do not play simultaneously.10Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-540-anc-gets-skull-ai-151116Read 15 October 2026News article: Bluetooth multipoint.
Multipoint devices
Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
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Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026
Google Fast Pair1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Google Fast Pair.10Reviewsoundguys.com/skullcandy-method-540-anc-gets-skull-ai-151116Read 15 October 2026News article: Bluetooth 5.3, Google Fast Pair and Bluetooth multipoint.
Audio sharing
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Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Skullcandy help page lists Low-Latency Mode in the app. The product page does not.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026App list: turn on Low-Latency Mode to improve performance for gaming or streaming video. TechRadar also lists it.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the app can turn on low-latency mode.
Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
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Connection per platform
ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| Platform | Connection |
|---|---|
| Android | Bluetooth |
| iOS | Bluetooth |
| Windows | Bluetooth |
| macOS | Bluetooth |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
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ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| aptX Adaptive high-resolution playback | Compatible aptX Adaptive source and high-resolution audio. Select 24-bit/96 kHz in Smart Control Plus. Native iPhone Bluetooth uses AAC or SBC. |
| aptX Lossless playback | Compatible aptX Lossless source. Separate 16-bit/44.1 kHz lossless mode, not 96 kHz lossless. |
| LE Audio and Auracast | Maker FAQ says future firmware will enable these hardware capabilities. No released enabling firmware is proven as of this research. |
| Bluetooth multipoint | Enable in Smart Control Plus. Two concurrent source devices, six saved pairings. Only one device plays audio at a time. |
| High-resolution playback from USB sources | Optional Sennheiser BTD 700 Bluetooth transmitter on compatible Android, iOS/iPadOS, Windows or macOS USB ports. This is a Bluetooth audio path, not direct earbud USB or proprietary 2.4 GHz audio. |
| Sound Personalization | Smart Control Plus and a Sennheiser account. |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Skull AI | Needs the Skull-iQ app. It is free for a limited time and then a monthly or yearly subscription. |
| Spotify Tap | Needs the Spotify app on the phone and an active Spotify account. |
| Multipoint | Two devices stay connected but they do not play audio at the same time. Turn multipoint off in the app before a firmware update. |
| Skullcandy app | Supported on mobile devices only. There is no app support on PC, iPad or MacBook. |
Official licence
Made for iPhone, Works with Android4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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Claimed battery life
ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 12 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| Not available | Yes | 40 |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 9 |
| ANC on | Yes | 32 |
| ANC off | No | 11 |
| ANC off | Yes | 40 |
Longest claimed use per charge
12h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
9h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
12h
11h
Total with case (claimed)
40h
40h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
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32h
Talk time (claimed)
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
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Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Touch6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick start default controls use taps and a 1 second hold on either bud. TechRadar says the controls are touch. The help page also calls the control a Main Function Button.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: each bud has touch controls if you tap on its body.
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Single tap, Double tap, Touch and hold3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Single tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, Triple tap: switch between ANC on, Stay-Aware mode and ANC off, Hold for 1 second: end a call, reject an incoming call, or launch Spotify, Hold for 3 seconds: start pairing mode for a second device6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Quick start default user controls. The page text is flattened, so the mapping of actions to gestures follows its order. A 3 second hold on either bud starts pairing mode in the multipoint steps.
Remappable controls
Yes1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Feature list: Customize Button Functions.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026Customize button functions: single, double, triple tap and 1 second hold on both buds can be set in the app. Not every function can be changed.
Voice assistant
Apple Siri, Google Assistant3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
Skull AI1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Page: Skull AI voice assistant, activated with OK, Skully.6Owner's manualskullcandy.com/blogs/product-help/method-540-ancRead 15 October 2026FAQ: Skull AI Beta, OK Skully. Free for a limited time and then paid.
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
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Sensors
Infrared proximity sensor, Bone-conduction voice accelerometers3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026
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Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
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Hearing test
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Hearing protection
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Health features
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Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
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Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
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Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
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Precision finding
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Live translation
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Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
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Case weight
Case dimensions
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Width36Height102Depth29mm(1.4 × 4 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026Product gallery drawing with front and side views: 1.4 in (3.6 cm) wide, 1.1 in (2.9 cm) deep and 4 in (10.2 cm) high. Converted exactly to mm. The height excludes the clip ring. TechRadar gives 3.6 x 2.9 x 10.2 cm for the case.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandy-method-540-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review: the case measures 3.6 x 2.9 x 10.2 cm. The axes are not labelled in the text, so the product gallery drawing sets them.
Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds, Charging case, USB-C charging cable, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), Special earbud opening tool, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet, Battery information sheet3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 exact manual package list. PH000 screwdriver is required for batteries but is not supplied. Optional Bluetooth adapters are not included.
Method 540 ANC True Wireless Earbuds, Charging Case, Ear Gel sizes: S, M, L, Fit Fin sizes: S, M, L, User Guide1Maker product pageskullcandy.com/products/method-540-anc-noise-canceling-earbudsRead 15 October 2026What's in the box list. The list shows no cable. The help page mentions an included USB-C charging cable.
Cables included
ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
| Type | Length (m) | Count |
|---|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C charging cable | 0.4 | 1 |
BSkullcandy Method 540 ANC
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C charging cable | 1 |
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdf1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026Original maker manual includes exact model specifications on pages 44-46. Bud capacity is left unknown because it explicitly allows both 72 mAh and 87 mAh packs.
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Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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