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General

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Series

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1000X2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product series: 1000X.

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-1000XM6, YY29851Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.39Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original Sony Reference Guide 5-069-559-11(1), ©2026 Sony. Page 1 identifies WF-1000XM6 as model YY2985.

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

12 February 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Announcement article dated 2026-02-12

Status

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

Available2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker purchase block ¥39,600, next day shipment, purchase CTA establishes currently available.

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-1000XM546Maker product pagesony.jp/feature/products/music/260213Read 23 October 2026Sony Japan's feature page calls the WF-1000XM6 the long-awaited successor to the WF-1000XM5.

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

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

$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.

$329.9940Press releaseprnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds--the-best-noise-canceling1-with-premium-sound-302685878.htmlRead 8 October 2026Sony Electronics corrected launch release dated 12 February 2026: WF-1000XM6 suggested retail price $329.99 USD. This is launch MSRP, not a current sale.

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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€30023Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European maker launch release: available February 2026 at suggested retail price €300.

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, JP, EU2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Sold in Japan at ¥39,600 on the Sony Store5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Available in silver and black for $330 at Sony (US)23Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-wf-1000xm6-truly-wireless-earbuds-the-best-noise-cancelling-with-premium-soundRead 30 September 2026European launch availability.

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 Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product color list: B Black, S Platinum Silver, translated from Japanese.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 2026Japan launch release: Black and Platinum Silver, Japanese retail release February 27, 2026.

Segment

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

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

In-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification: closed enclosure, sealed in-ear buds with tips.

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

Stemless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Stemless oval bud in the product images

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 bud14Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F011_Using_only_one_headset_unit.htmlRead 30 September 2026Using only one headset unit: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

RGB lighting

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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-1000XM6

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	8.4	1

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: 8.4 mm driver unit, one per earbud. GSMArena confirms dynamic transducer.5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 20268.4 mm dynamic drivers34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Dedicated driver section L2_120: soft surround and rigid dome design. 8.4 mm diameter from specification table. No explicit full-range role published.

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

Dynamic5Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 2026Exact model announcement coverage explicit dynamic drivers.

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

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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.

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.

96kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026LDAC 96 kHz sampling

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.

24bits6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026LDAC up to 24-bit/96 kHz

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

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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

102Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202637Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_410 explicitly gives ten-band equalizer. Game/Movie presets are mentioned but the full named EQ list is not published here.

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 Audio26Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F039_About_360_Reality_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio is three-dimensional audio in a supporting iOS/Android streaming service.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026360 Reality Audio section L2_160: Sound Connect creates personal auditory-characteristic data for spatial rendering.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202634Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking section L2_170: Android 13+ head-tracking-capable phone and supported content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Noise cancelling feature section explicitly documents active cancellation.

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

Hybrid2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: two feedback and two feedforward microphones in each earbud.35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Multi Noise Sensor Technology L2_210: two feedback and two feedforward microphones per earbud.

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.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Product ANC feature: four microphones per earbud, eight across pair.4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives four per earbud, eight 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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Adaptive NC Optimizer L2_220 analyses ear shape, fit and external noise in real time.

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

Yes24Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F043_Listening_to_ambient_sound_during_music_playback.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient Sound Mode passes external sound during playback.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20266Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Ambient sound adjustable over 20 levels in the app35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026Ambient sound level section: adjustable ambient level and automatic level adjustment based on environmental noise.

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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Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202625Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F045_Speaking_with_someone_in_front_of_you.htmlRead 30 September 2026Speak-to-Chat detects speech, pauses music and captures ambient sound.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Streamlined shape and mic grille reduce wind noise35Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_230: streamlined housing and fine-hole flat microphone design physically reduce wind noise.

Measured

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

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Warm sound signature9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Sound signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read

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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4dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Emphasized (4 dB), test bench 2.3

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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-1dB9Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wf-1000xm6Read 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB), test bench 2.3

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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Indoor speech is clear, with good articulation and little reverberation in the review tests.6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Microphone section: quiet indoor speech evaluation. The review uses an experimental bone-conduction-aware fixture, so samples may not reflect every human fit.

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-1000XM6

ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Yes	AAC	8.25
Yes	Not available	9.68

Source6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 20269.68 h row: 9 h 41 min (581 min), ANC on, music peaking at 75 dB SPL, firmware 1.1.0/1.57Measurementsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-battery-life-performance-152956Read 30 September 2026581 minutes with ANC on, peaks at about 75 dB SPL8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 20268.25 h row: 8 h 15 min, AAC codec, ANC on

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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6.4g(0.2 oz)8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_review_-news-71510.phpRead 30 September 2026Each earbud measures 6.4 grams (pre-production unit)

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.

42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Voice pickup feature: two beamforming microphones per earbud, four for calls across pair.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section: two voice microphones per side, four across pair, combined with bone-conduction sensors.

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.

82Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202635Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_2.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_210 explicitly gives eight physical microphones across pair.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bone-conduction sensor section explicitly identifies dedicated sensor.

Mic noise reduction

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

AI2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202636Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026AI Noise Reduction section separates user voice from other noise.

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.

Super wideband2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling feature requires a supporting phone.36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Super Wideband calling section requires a supporting smartphone.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Double tap toggles the mic on or off, enabled in the app36Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_4.htmlRead 30 September 2026Double-tap microphone on/off section: must enable in Sound Connect, controls headset mic independently of source-app mute.

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.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call explicitly described as Sidetone.17Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F048_Functions_for_a_phone_call.htmlRead 30 September 2026Capture Voice During a Phone Call (Sidetone function)

Connectivity

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Chip

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QN3e, Integrated Processor V22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026QN3e noise-canceling processor and Integrated Processor V 2.

Connections

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

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth wireless connection.

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

5.31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: Bluetooth 5.3.

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, LDAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202622Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F055_Supported_codecs.htmlRead 30 September 2026Classic A2DP: SBC/AAC/LDAC. LE Audio: LC3. LDAC requires Priority on Sound Quality. LE Audio requires Low latency setting.

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, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP and CCP.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202616Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting with an Android smartphone using LE Audio: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20264Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_670 explicitly describes Auracast broadcast audio reception and shared listening.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710: two source devices concurrently, including Classic/LE Audio cross-connections.

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

22Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202615Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F034_Connecting_the_headset_to_2_devices_simultaneously.htmlRead 30 September 2026Connecting the headset to 2 devices simultaneously: exact WF-1000XM6 function.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_710 explicitly states two concurrent source devices.

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.

821Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Note: up to 8 paired devices. Ninth pairing replaces oldest connection.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

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Yes11Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F035_Switching_audio_between_multiple_devices_with_audio_switch.htmlRead 30 September 2026Audio switch automatically switches Fast-Paired Android devices signed into the same Google account.

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 Pair2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 20265Press articlegsmarena.com/sony_wf1000xm6_arrive_with_updated_sound_tuning_stronger_anc_-news-71532.phpRead 30 September 202621Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Google Fast Pair for Android. Microsoft Swift Pair explicitly listed on Sony maker product page.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680 Google Fast Pair, Android 6+, plus L2_690 Windows 10/11 Swift Pair.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth specification table: maximum communication distance 10 m.

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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Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Connection Quality: Low latency when using LE Audio. Android source must support LE Audio.

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, macOS28Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F021_How_to_make_a_wireless_connection_to_Bluetooth_devices.htmlRead 30 September 2026Android/iPhone/Windows 11/Mac pairing subsections document each platform.

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-1000XM6

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

Source21Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F023_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Android pairing procedure.41Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F026_Pairing_and_connecting_with_an_iPhone.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone pairing procedure.42Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F028_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Windows_11.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows 11, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.43Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F029_Pairing_and_connecting_with_a_computer_Mac.htmlRead 8 October 2026macOS 12+, Bluetooth A2DP music support required.44Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F047_Making_a_call.htmlRead 8 October 2026Smartphone calls use HFP/HSP and microphones on left/right units. Prefer HFP when both profiles supported.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows/Mac linked instructions. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls, not stereo music output. Computer/application compatibility can vary.

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-1000XM6

Feature	Needs
Spatial Sound and Head Tracking	Android 13+ phone with head-tracking support and compatible multichannel or 360 Reality Audio content/service. Amazon Music excluded for 360 Reality Audio head tracking.
Google Gemini	Android 13 or later
audio switch	Android 8.0 or later, connected via Google Fast Pair
LE Audio	The Android smartphone must support LE Audio
Tencent Xiaowei	Tencent Xiaowei is only available in China
Computer Bluetooth audio and calls	Windows 11 or macOS 12+ with Bluetooth A2DP for music. Select HFP/HSP hands-free speaker and microphone for video calls. Application and computer compatibility varies.

Source2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Head tracking needs Android 13 or later with head tracking support (JP page)16Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F025_Connecting_with_an_Android_smartphone_using_LE_Audio.htmlRead 30 September 2026LC3/low-latency mode requires LE Audio-capable Android source. Gemini and audio switch conditions from their respective sections.34Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_1.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head tracking L2_170 explicitly sets Android 13+, device support, content/service support and Amazon Music exclusion.45Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F049_Making_a_video_call_on_your_computer.htmlRead 8 October 2026Computer video calls require correctly selected HFP/HSP speaker and microphone. Some computer/application combinations may not work properly.

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-1000XM6

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	LDAC	No	5
Transparency	LDAC	No	5
ANC off	LDAC	No	8
ANC on	AAC	No	8
Transparency	AAC	No	8
ANC off	AAC	No	12
ANC on	SBC	No	8
Transparency	SBC	No	8
ANC off	SBC	No	12
ANC on	LC3	No	7
Transparency	LC3	No	7
ANC off	LC3	No	11
Call	Not available	No	5.5
ANC on	AAC	Yes	24
ANC off	AAC	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Call specifications: 5 h ANC on, 5.5 h ANC off. Stored call row is the ANC-off claim.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026With case: NC on 24 h, NC off 36 h, codec AAC12Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F017_Available_operating_time.htmlRead 30 September 2026Available operating time table: LDAC 5/5/8 h, AAC 8/8/12 h, SBC 8/8/12 h, LC3 7/7/11 h (ANC/ambient/off). Call 5.5 h is ANC off. EQ, DSEE Extreme, Speak-to-Chat shorten playback.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_540: AAC, 8 h ANC on and 24 h case-inclusive, 12 h ANC off and 36 h case-inclusive. EQ/DSEE off, other features default. Per-codec earbud rows from Help Guide operating-time table.

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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5.5h=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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90min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 1.5 hours (Headset)

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

5min2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Quick charging feature: 5 minutes gives 60 minutes with AAC and ANC on.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 5-minute charge for 60-minute playback, AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

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.

1h2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_550: 60 minutes equals 1 hour with AAC, ANC on, EQ/DSEE off.

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-C27Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging case parts: USB Type-C port.

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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120min13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approx. 2 hours (Charging case)

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter documents commercially available wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 explicitly supports Qi wireless charging.

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.

Qi2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202629Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F016_Charging.htmlRead 30 September 2026Charging chapter: use a Qi-compatible wireless charging pad.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_560 Qi-certified charger required.

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, Head gestures, Voice commands2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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

Touch18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tap 4 or more times on the left or right bud

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

Tap, Tap twice, Tap 3 times, Tap 4 or more times, Hold your finger to the touch sensor, Nod your head, Shake your head10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Head Gesture enables nod and shake controls. Touch sensor chapter documents taps and holding.18Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F013_About_the_touch_sensor.htmlRead 30 September 2026About the touch sensor: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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.

Yes10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Change the touch sensor function and Quick Access service assignments.

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

Gemini, Google Assistant, Siri, Tencent Xiaowei2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Maker voice assistant feature explicitly lists Google Assistant and Gemini. Siri and China-only Tencent Xiaowei from manual sections.10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Voice assistant setup. Individual Gemini, Google app, Siri and Tencent sections document device requirements.30Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F050_Using_Google_Gemini.htmlRead 30 September 2026Gemini requires supported Android device and Google account.31Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F051_Using_Tencent_Xiaowei.htmlRead 30 September 2026Tencent Xiaowei is available only in China.32Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F052_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Google_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Google voice assistant via the Google app on Android.33Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F053_Using_the_voice_assist_function_Siri.htmlRead 30 September 2026Siri voice assistant on supported iPhone.

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202638Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_600: removing earbud automatically stops music.

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

IR sensors, Touch sensors, Bone conduction sensor2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 202627Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F008_Location_and_function_of_parts.htmlRead 30 September 2026Parts identify IR and touch sensors. Dedicated bone-conduction sensor from Sony product page.

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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Safe Listening 2.037Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Safe Listening 2.0 section: tracks listening sound-pressure exposure, compares WHO recommendations, alerts or reduces volume.

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.

XS, S, M, L4Press releasesony.jp/CorporateCruise/Press/202602/26-0213Read 30 September 202619Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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

Foam6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026Four sizes of memory foam ear tips

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.

None6Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm6-review-152013Read 30 September 2026No ear wings

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

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Checks ear tip seal and size in the app

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX42Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026IPX4 for the buds only, not the case38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_720: IPX4 applies to earbuds only, not charging case.

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 Connect10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Sony Sound Connect app setup and functions.

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, iOS10Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F002_Using_the_Sound_Connect_app.htmlRead 30 September 2026Install from Google Play or Apple App Store.

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

Yes20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F056_How_to_keep_the_software_up_to_date.htmlRead 30 September 2026How to keep the software up to date: exact WF-1000XM6 function.37Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_5.htmlRead 30 September 2026Firmware update section allows background download, with earbuds unavailable during installation.

Finding network

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Google Find Hub2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Fast Pair feature: Find Hub reports last known location. No UWB precision finding is claimed.38Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/feature_6.htmlRead 30 September 2026L2_680: Find Hub displays last-known location and can ring earbuds.

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.

6.5g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Headphone specification table: approximately 6.5 g each including medium ear tip.13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Specifications: approximately 6.5 g per earbud including medium tip.

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.

47g(1.7 oz)13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F066_Specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Approx. 47 g (Charging case)

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 Wireless2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Hi-Res AUDIO WIRELESS badge in the product page feature logos

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.

AK8YY298539Owner's manualnfm.com/on/demandware.static/-/Library-Sites-NFMSharedLibrary/default/dwf3ccc72f/product-pdfs/069/87/69870889-use-and-care-guide.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original reference guide page 1 regulatory block identifies headset YY2985 and FCC ID AK8YY2985. Public retailer-hosted original maker PDF.

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.

Wireless Noise Canceling Stereo Headset, USB Type-C® cable (USB-A to USB-C®), Noise isolation earbud tips (XS (2), S (2), M (2), L (2)), Charging case, Documents19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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-1000XM6

Type	Count
USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)	1

Source19Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/contents/F004_Included_items.htmlRead 30 September 2026Included items: exact WF-1000XM6 function.

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-1000XM62Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6Read 30 September 2026Opened Sony product page titled WF-1000XM6.

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-1000XM6/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WF-1000XM6/spec.htmlRead 30 September 2026Opened maker technical spec page title identifies WF-1000XM6.

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/2985/v1/en/index.html3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2985/v1/en/index.htmlRead 30 September 2026WF-1000XM6 Help Guide index. Technical values cite their individual sections.

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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