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General

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Series

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1000X1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

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

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.

WF-1000XM4, YY29481Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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

20 August 20262Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026

8 June 20215Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

Discontinued1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Current exact Japanese maker page explicitly marks production discontinued. Regional retail stock may remain.

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

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.

Sony WF-1000XM313Reviewtechradar.com/news/sony-wf-1000xm4-take-the-crown-as-the-best-true-wireless-earbuds-of-2021Read 23 October 2026TechRadar's launch report calls the WF-1000XM4 the successor to the WF-1000XM3.14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-Sony-WF-1000XM4-launches-with-some-exciting-features-and-an-inflated-price-tag.544040.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WF-1000XM4 the follow-up to the WF-1000XM3.

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

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Sony WF-1000XM515Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM5/feature_2.htmlRead 23 October 2026Sony Japan's product page calls the WF-1000XM4 the previous model of the WF-1000XM5.

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

$299.952Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly states USD 299.95 launch MSRP. It is the standard earbuds/case bundle, not the optional BTD 700 package.

$279.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original US launch MSRP, before local sales tax. Current prices and SoundGuys rounded 278 USD are not substituted. Ordering opened June 8. Actual retail date is separately corroborated by retrospective TechRadar release/availability text.

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

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

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US, JP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Japanese exact product/store history and original US launch release separately establish JP and US. A translated support page alone does not establish another sales market.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

Black, Platinum Silver1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Exact maker Black and Platinum Silver. US launch calls the second colour silver. No newer XM5/XM6 finish borrowed.

Segment

Music1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

Music5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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-ear3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

In-ear5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Sealing foam tips and ergonomic ear-cavity design. No stem on exact maker photo and manual drawings.

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

Stemless3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Stemless5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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

Either bud3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 28 says each earbud can be used independently. Brief interruption may occur when putting the other bud into the case.

Either bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 19-20 either unit works alone with mobile-device assistant or no assistant. Google Assistant/Alexa assignments can restrict single-bud use to the playback-control earbud, initially the right unit. No independent simultaneous source playback inferred.

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Drivers and sound

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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 5

Type	Role	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	7	1

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 44-45 and exact maker FAQ identify one 7 mm TrueResponse dynamic transducer per earbud. Microphones are not counted as drivers.

BSony WF-1000XM4

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	6	1

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker table says closed dynamic and 6 mm. The separately opened original Crutchfield review explicitly states a single 6 mm dynamic driver in each earbud. Acoustic role is not explicitly published and remains omitted.12Reviewcrutchfield.com/S-L8b4RWU6LPi/learn/sony-wf-1000xm4-review.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original first-hand review by Jeff Miller, who auditioned this exact model for a week. Cleaner, more spacious sound paragraph and exploded-component caption explicitly say each earbud includes a single 6 mm dynamic driver. This is the physical per-earbud count. Its erroneous 13 h ANC-off battery claim is not used over exact Sony manual and launch data.

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

Dynamic3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dynamic2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.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 kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Max40kHz8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/MDR/SONY_WF1000XM4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker 16-page model brochure, page 6 explicitly says drivers reproduce a full range of frequencies up to 40 kHz. This is an acoustic driver claim, separate from the Bluetooth transmission table. No acoustic lower cutoff, tolerance or test setup is supplied. Only the proved upper limit is stored. Full original PDF text read through web extraction. Direct file download returned 403.

Impedance

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

107dB3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 44 gives 107 dB SPL at 1 kHz for 1 mW. This is a maker claim, not an independent measurement.

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Sensitivity reference

Per 1 mW3Owner'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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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

96kHz3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 34-35: aptX Adaptive high-resolution mode requires compatible source and high-resolution content. 96 kHz/24-bit is lossy. Separate aptX Lossless mode is 44.1 kHz/16-bit, not lossless 96 kHz.

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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.

24bits3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same aptX Adaptive high-resolution host/content requirements. It does not apply to ordinary AAC playback on an iPhone.

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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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker personal optimization explicitly uses individual ear shape and headphone characteristics. Fit test is separate acoustic-seal assessment.

Onboard EQ

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 33 explicitly states a selected EQ preset is stored in the earbuds and works without the app, including with another Bluetooth source.

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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.

83Owner'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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EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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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.

Dolby Atmos3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

360 Reality Audio6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker 360 Reality Audio certified model. Ear-shape optimization through companion app and supported service/content required. No head tracking inferred.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 33-34: Dolby Head Tracking responds to movement while sound remains anchored. Activate through Smart Control Plus. Full Atmos effect requires supported content.

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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

Hybrid1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

Hybrid5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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.

42Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Maker describes its dedicated four-microphone ANC array across the product, separately from six physical microphones used for voice capture.

45Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly two noise-sensing microphones per earbud, one feedforward and one feedback, hence four across pair.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

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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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker ambient volume slider and Voice Focus. Japanese page calls 21 steps, while original Malaysian sheet says 20 slider levels. No strength-level count stored. Activity-based profile switching does not prove ANC continuously adapting or blending ANC/transparency.

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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Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 29-31 document Adaptive Anti-Wind processing. It is distinct from conversation-triggered attenuation, which is not inferred.

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Automatic Wind Noise Reduction is selectable processing that detects wind and compensates. Not a physical mesh claim.

Measured

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

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The measured default response emphasizes bass and lower midrange. Output above about 2 kHz is reduced relative to the review target.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact lab curve discussion, not plotted coordinate estimates. Fixture/target revision, firmware and codec unstated.

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.

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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.

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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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Published quiet, office and wind recordings show usable call pickup in quiet. Background office noise and wind reduce voice clarity.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact ideal/office/wind demos. Review comments on AAC quality but does not explicitly label every sample codec. No sample codec or quantitative noise-handling score inferred.

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 5

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.28

Source7Measurementsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-review-161261Read 8 October 2026Exact model supplied by the maker and tested for two weeks. Charged to 100%, level-matched test track with ANC on ended after 6 h 17 min when the right earbud stopped, stored as 6.28 hours. Product review does not identify firmware, codec or fitted 72/87 mAh battery, so those conditions are not inferred. This is earbud-only runtime.

BSony WF-1000XM4

Hours (h)
7.72

Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm4-review-53454Read 5 October 2026Exact review reports 7 h 43 min per earbud charge. ANC state, codec, original test firmware and playback level are not explicit in that paragraph and remain omitted. No claimed case total or later battery-aging reports converted into lab data.

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

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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.

62Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly separates six physical microphones from two bone-conduction voice accelerometers across the pair. Sensors are excluded from physical voice microphone count.

45Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat paragraph explicitly combines four microphones for Precise Voice Pickup. Bone-conduction sensors are excluded from physical microphone counts. Total physical microphone count is not inferred from overlap between call and ANC roles.

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.

62Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Six physical microphones across both earbuds. The eight-system-sensor headline includes two non-microphone voice accelerometers.

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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.

Yes2Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/introducing-sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-the-flagship-momentum-experience-in-your-pocketRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly identifies dedicated bone-conduction voice accelerometers, beyond merely describing a generic motion sensor. They are separate from air-pressure microphones.

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Mic noise reduction

AI1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

DSP5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Precise Voice Pickup uses beamforming and advanced audio signal processing. DSEE AI is music upscaling, not proof of AI voice noise reduction.

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

Super wideband5Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38498625385885-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-OperationRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly supports super-wideband calling, but the earbuds, source device and call app must all support the compatible Bluetooth call mode. Otherwise the call falls back. This is distinct from playback sample rate.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 28 documents one tap on either bud during a call to mute/unmute microphones.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

Yes7Measurementsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-review-161261Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly describes adjustable sidetone settings in the app. It is a call feature, not transparency control generally.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 86-92 call chapters explicitly hear own voice through microphones. No adjustable sidetone level claimed.

Connectivity

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Chip

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Sony Integrated Processor V15Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

Connections

Bluetooth3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

6.03Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

5.22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Published music codecs only. The SoundGuys review incorrectly infers LE Audio from Bluetooth 5.2, which is not used. A2DP transmission bandwidth does not establish acoustic response or maximum accepted input bit depth.

Bluetooth profiles

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

LE Audio

No4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026Current exact maker FAQ explicitly says LC3/LE Audio support will be enabled in a future firmware update. No future capability is represented as currently available.

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Auracast

No4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026Same current maker FAQ future-firmware condition. Current product review also says it is not yet enabled.

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

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 69-70 current manual explicitly simultaneous two-device connections with app toggle. It is a later software feature, not a launch claim. One audio stream at a time. LDAC availability during multipoint remains unproved.

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

23Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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

64Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ: six saved Bluetooth devices, separate from two concurrent connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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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 Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly Google Fast Pair Android and Microsoft Swift Pair Windows 10. Manual requires Windows 10 version 1803 or later for Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Manual page 143 specifies approximate 10 m line of sight, with surroundings affecting range. No measured range implied.

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

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Claimed latency

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Lowest 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, Windows, macOS4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026FAQ explicitly supports native iPhone/Android Bluetooth and optional BTD 700 Bluetooth transmitter operation with Windows/macOS/Android/iOS USB sources. Each platform is supported by a documented path, not by app availability alone.

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5

Platform	Connection
Android	Bluetooth
iOS	Bluetooth
Windows	Bluetooth
macOS	Bluetooth

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026The audio reaching the earbuds is Bluetooth, including when a USB source uses the optional BTD 700 transmitter. Per-platform microphone operation is not separately asserted.

BSony WF-1000XM4

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

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/8.1 and Mac setup chapters. Page 93 video-call instructions explicitly select HFP/HSP calling connections for speakers and microphone. No gaming-console support inferred.

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

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.

Source4Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-us/articles/38492910057245-MOMENTUM-True-Wireless-5-Before-you-startRead 8 October 2026Exact maker codec and connectivity FAQ plus manual pages 33-35. The profile and account restrictions are not omitted.

BSony WF-1000XM4

Feature	Needs
360 Reality Audio personalization	Compatible Android/iPhone, companion app ear-shape analysis, supported content and a compatible streaming service. Subscription and regional availability may apply.
LDAC	Compatible LDAC source and Priority on sound quality in companion app. iPhone Bluetooth music uses AAC instead.
Two-device multipoint	Updated firmware and companion app Connect to 2 devices simultaneously enabled. It routes one audio stream at a time.

Source9Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Original launch footnotes 2, 4 and 5 and current exact manual pages 69-70/84/106 independently establish each requirement. Later app name changes do not imply a later hardware model.

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 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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 38-40 document normal replacement with a PH000 screwdriver (not included) and supplied earbud opening tool. The compatible BA 501 set is available in selected markets. The installed earbud cell may be 72 mAh at 3.8 V or 87 mAh at 3.85 V, so battery_capacity_mah is omitted.

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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 5

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	12
ANC on	No	6
Not available	Yes	40

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 44 maker claims: earbuds 12 h ANC off and 6 h ANC on. Total including case is 40 h, with ANC state not separately identified in the manual. Test source is an iPhone at mid volume. Actual codec, firmware and Atmos state are not stated and remain omitted.

BSony WF-1000XM4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	6
Transparency	LDAC	No	4.5
ANC on	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC on	SBC	No	7.5
ANC off	SBC	No	11
Transparency	SBC	No	7
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36
Call	Not available	No	6

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20264Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 27-28 music rows with DSEE Extreme OFF. ANC off also means Ambient Sound off. DSEE AUTO shortens LDAC ANC/on,off,ambient to 3.5/4/3.5 h, AAC to 6/8/6 h and SBC to 5.5/7/5.5 h. AUTO alternatives are noted rather than merged into indistinguishable rows. Volume and firmware unstated. Japanese maker footnote explicitly supplies AAC and DSEE/EQ off for case-inclusive 24 h ANC on and 36 h off. Case totals include earbuds. Call maximum 6 h with ANC/Ambient off and codec unstated. Other call modes: 5.5 h ANC on, 5 h Ambient on. No unsupported call ANC column added.

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.

12h=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.

6h=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.

12h=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.

40h=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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6h=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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90min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 24 defines empty-to-full charging. Earbuds fully charge in approximately 1.5 h from a previously charged case. Approximately 3 h refers to charging both headset and case together over USB. Page 25 recommends ambient 15 to 35 C. Page 143 corroborates the technical durations. These are claims, not measured values.

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.

8min3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

5min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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.

1h3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 14: eight minutes charging gives approximately one hour of playback. ANC, codec, test volume and source are not separately specified. The separate 90-minute complete charging cycle includes both case and earbuds, so neither single-component full charge field is populated.

1h1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 27 about 1 h playback after 5 min charging. Exact maker Japanese page footnote qualifies AAC, ANC on, DSEE/EQ off and other features at default.

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.

760mAh1Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026Maker nominal case cell capacity 760 mAh. Manual gives 3.7 V and 2.812 Wh for the installed case pack, separately from earbuds and charging output.

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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.

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 40 documents the case bottom screw, sliding battery cover and replacement procedure with a PH000 screwdriver. Compatible BA 502 case pack is separately specified.

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Case charging port

USB-C3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 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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180min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 24 approximately 3 h empty-to-full USB charging with earbuds installed and charging simultaneously. Page 143 separately labels charging case approximately 3 h. No faster empty-case-only or Qi duration inferred. Recommended ambient 15 to 35 C on page 25.

Wireless charging

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026

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

Qi3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual calls the case Qi-compatible and references Qi version 2.1. This is not evidence of Qi2 magnetic alignment, Qi2_2, or a separate numeric wireless power ceiling.

Qi5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 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.

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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.

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Touch, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Touch3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 21-22 permit assigning playback volume adjustment to touch sensors. Factory touch functions and assistant assignment affect availability.

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, Double tap, Triple tap, Touch and hold3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Remappable controls

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 28: touch assignments can be customized or disabled. Basic call controls cannot all be reassigned.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20265Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Google Assistant/Alexa explicitly original launch, with supported language/region and app setup requirements. Siri activation is touch-controlled in manual pages 104-105, not hands-free Hey Siri.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 17-18 explicitly IR sensing and pause/resume on removing/replacing either earbud.

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

Infrared wearing sensor, Bone conduction voice sensor3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026IR wearing sensor explicit in manual. Dedicated bone-conduction speech pickup sensor separately explicit in original maker release, not a speech-detecting accelerometer.

Heart rate sensor

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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.

Yes7Measurementsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-review-161261Read 8 October 2026Reviewer explicitly identifies a hearing-test personalization feature requiring a Sennheiser account. It is not claimed as a medical diagnostic hearing test.

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Health features

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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, L3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 6 includes all four silicone tip sizes. The review table that lists only S/M/L does not override the manual.

S, M, L3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip materials

Silicone3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Foam3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 9 and maintenance chapters explicitly polyurethane foam. No silicone tip material inferred from siblings.

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

None7Measurementsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-5-review-161261Read 8 October 2026Review explicitly lists no stabilizer. Silicone ear tips are not wing tips or stability bands.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Original app measures acoustic seal with supplied Noise Isolation tips. This is not a hearing assessment.

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

IPX43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 20265Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2021-06-08-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-the-WF-1000XM4-Truly-Wireless-Headphones,-Setting-a-New-Standard-for-Noise-CancellationRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Launch footnote 12 excludes sound conduit, vents and two microphone holes per unit from protection scope and states case is not water resistant.

Dust and water rating, case

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Sony | Sound Connect1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Current maker feature 5 names Sony Sound Connect. Original manual and launch use its former name Sony | Headphones Connect.7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_5.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact current maker feature page names Sony Sound Connect. This replaces the former Sony | Headphones Connect name used in the original manual.

App platforms

Android, iOS3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 108 explicitly Google Play and Apple App Store. No desktop companion app inferred.

User firmware updates

Yes3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Finding network

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Last location in the app8Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com.my/microsite/MDR/SONY_WF1000XM4.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 10 explicitly Google Find My Device last known smartphone location and nearby tone. No crowd-based offline Find Hub network or UWB precision-finding claim.

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.

7g(0.2 oz)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 45 gives approximately 7 g per earbud. Its 55 g empty case and 69 g combined mass are consistent. It takes precedence over the live US product page erroneous 62 g combined figure.

7.3g(0.3 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate mass of one earbud, corroborated by manual page 143 as 7.3 g x2 with M tips attached.

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.

55g(1.9 oz)3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 45 approximately 55 g empty case, separately from two earbuds. No combined mass is used as the case mass.

41g(1.4 oz)2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate empty charging-case mass, separately listed on manual page 143.

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 Wireless6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res Audio Wireless logo on exact maker page and LDAC conditions. DSEE upscaling to 96 kHz/24 bit and V1 24-bit internal processing do not establish maximum accepted digital input resolution.

Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

2A3ULMTW56Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/1785221532876-MTW5_CS_599914_20260423_A01_INT.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker Compliance Information table identifies this shared US identifier for left and right MTW5 earbuds. The charging case has a dash rather than a published FCC ID and is not assigned this earbud identifier.

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Other certifications

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360 Reality Audio certified6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/feature_1.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

WF-1000XM4 earbuds, Charging case, Noise isolation ear tips (S, M, L pairs), USB-A to USB-C cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 publishes cable, case and three pairs of EP-NI1000 tips. M pair fitted, not an extra pair. Japanese maker page explicitly includes instruction manual and warranty documentation.

Cables included

ASennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5

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

Source3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual page 6 identifies the supplied USB cable with two USB-C connectors and approximate length 0.4 m. Page 15 confirms both connector ends. Stored length is the published nominal figure, not a measured cable length.

BSony WF-1000XM4

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

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8 states one supplied cable, approximately 20 cm.

Links

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-51Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-5Read 8 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM41Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

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.

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.html2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdf3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wf1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact YY2948 Help Guide, 144 pages, revision 5-027-983-11(6). Technical tables, package, controls, charging, calls and updated multipoint chapters read. Later software capabilities are qualified separately from launch.

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.

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