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General

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Series

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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.

D1205, D1205Z11, D1205Z21, D1205Z31, D1205ZQ1, D1205G11, D1205G21, D1205G31, D1205GQ1, D1205N11, D1205N21, D1205N31, D1205NQ11Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026US store variant SKUs D1205Z11 Black, D1205Z21 Oat White, D1205Z31 Navy Blue and D1205ZQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan model list: D1205N11 Black, D1205N21 Off White, D1205N31 Navy and D1205NQ1 Purple.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store variant SKUs D1205G11 Black, D1205G21 Creamy White, D1205G31 Blue and D1205GQ1 Purple, from the store's product data.

GTIN / EAN

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194644312381, 194644312398, 194644335762, 1946443357551Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Variant barcodes in the US store's product data. The UK and Canada stores list the same barcodes.

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

2 July 202616Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Same article, published 2026-07-02. Taken as the announcement date because the product launched the same day.

Status

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

Available15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026On sale in Japan, with a stock warning on 2026-10-14.16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Launched in Japan on 2026-07-02.

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.

soundcore P40i16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026The article calls it the next generation of the Soundcore P40i.22Press releaseprtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000662.000016775.htmlRead 23 October 2026Anker Japan's press release calls the Soundcore P42i the next-generation model of the Soundcore P40i.

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.

$79.9918Press articlesoundguys.com/soundcore-anker-p42i-wireless-earbuds-deal-162007Read 14 October 2026SoundGuys, 2026-08-25: the recommended retail price is 79.99 USD. The US store regular price matches. US prices are shown before tax.

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, GB, JP1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026The US store sells it at 79.99 USD. The listing showed Sold out for all four colours on 2026-10-14.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Anker Japan official store.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK store sells it at 79.99 GBP.

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, Oat White, Navy Blue, Purple, Creamy White, Blue, Off White, Navy1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 202615Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Japan colours in the original are ブラック, オフホワイト, ネイビー and パープル. English names are translated here.17Maker product pageuk.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-adaptive-anc-hi-res-audio-earbudsRead 14 October 2026UK colour names in the store's product data.

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-ear2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: place the earbuds in the ear canal with ear tips.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: canal type.

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

Stem2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: touch control area on the earbud stems.

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 bud5Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-I-use-the-left-or-right-soundcore-P42i-earbud-independentlyRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes, put one earbud in the case and use the other on its own.

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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.

Bsoundcore P42i

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table, last page: Driver Unit 11 mm. One driver per earbud is read from the single driver entry.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: driver size 11 mm dynamic driver.

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

Dynamic15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications and comparison table: 11 mm dynamic driver.

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

Min20 HzMax40 kHz2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Frequency Response 20 Hz - 40 kHz. Test conditions and codec are not stated.

Impedance

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14.2Ω2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Impedance 14.2 ohm.

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

Yes8Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-HearID-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: HearID creates a personalized EQ profile based on the listener's hearing preferences.

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

Spatial Audio7Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-use-Spatial-Audio-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Spatial Audio in the soundcore app under HearID. It reduces the playtime per charge. Head tracking is not mentioned.

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

Yes1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page names real-time adaptive ANC.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Noise Canceling with Ultra ANC and Natural ANC.

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

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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.

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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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Adaptive mode detects changes in ambient noise and adjusts the noise canceling level.

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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55dB1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: noise reduction up to 55 dB. Frequency and test method are not published.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: 55 dB noise reduction.

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Ambient sound modes: Transparency.10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Transparency mode lets outside sounds in.

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

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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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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.

Yes9Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-to-reduce-wind-sound-outdoors-with-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Wind Noise Reduction setting on the app's main screen. It is a selectable processing feature.

Measured

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

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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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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.

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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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4.4g(0.2 oz)19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Gigazine weighed one earbud at 4.4 g. It weighed the earbuds and case together at 51.5 g. Whether the ear tip was fitted is not stated.

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.

61Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics for calls.

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.

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Mic noise reduction

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

AI1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: 6 AI-enhanced mics reduce the noise around the voice.

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.

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Connectivity

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Chip

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Connections

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

Bluetooth3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists Bluetooth 6.1 only. No dongle or wired audio is listed.

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

6.12Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: BT 6.1.

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, LDAC3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: SBC, AAC, LDAC and Hi-Res Wireless Audio. LDAC is Android only.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: SBC, AAC and LDAC. LDAC needs the app, updated firmware and Android 8.0 or later.

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

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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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time, on by default.

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

22Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Dual Connections chapter: two devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Yes6Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Can-Dual-Connections-and-LDAC-be-used-at-the-same-time-on-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: yes. Battery life is significantly reduced if LDAC is on for both devices at once.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table: multipoint supported, LDAC can be used at the same time.

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 Pair2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Google Fast Pair on Android 6.0 or above.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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Wireless range (claimed)

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10m2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: Bluetooth Range 10 m / 33 ft.

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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Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: has a gaming mode.

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.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page lists Android and iOS. Windows and Mac are in the support FAQ.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ covers Windows PCs and Macs.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review paired the earbuds with an iPhone.

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.

Bsoundcore P42i

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Not available
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Pairing page: Bluetooth on Android, iOS and other devices. LDAC chapter: Android 8.0 or later.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Windows uses P42i Stereo for listening and P42i Hands-Free for calls. Mac uses P42i as input and output. Only the Windows microphone row is marked as working.

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.

Bsoundcore P42i

Feature	Needs
LDAC	Android 8.0 or later. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Sound Mode, Preferred audio quality. iPhone and iPad do not support LDAC.
LDAC, Spatial Audio, Gaming mode and custom EQ	LDAC cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Custom EQ cannot run with Spatial Audio or Gaming mode. Spatial Audio cannot run with custom EQ, LDAC or Gaming mode.
Google Fast Pair	Android 6.0 or later.
AI translation	soundcore app with the earbuds connected to it. Dual Connections must be off. Face-to-face translation also works without an app connection.
Earbud volume control	Off by default. Turn it on in the soundcore app under Settings, Controls.
Phone voice assistant	Not set by default. Assign it in the soundcore app under Controls. A single tap cannot be assigned to it.
Microphone in Windows meeting apps	Select soundcore P42i Hands-Free as both microphone and speaker.

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026LDAC chapter, AI translation chapter and pairing page.11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: not set by default. A single tap cannot be assigned to the voice assistant.12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: turn on earbud volume control in the app.13Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Which-soundcore-P42i-features-cannot-be-used-at-the-same-timeRead 14 October 2026FAQ lists the features that exclude each other: custom EQ, LDAC, Spatial Audio and Gaming mode.14Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-set-up-soundcore-P42i-as-the-audio-input-and-output-device-on-a-computerRead 14 October 2026FAQ: select soundcore P42i Hands-Free for microphone and speaker in Zoom or Microsoft Teams on Windows.

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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60mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: earbud (single) 60 mAh (0.231 Wh).

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.

Bsoundcore P42i

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	Not available	No	12
ANC off	Not available	Yes	56
ANC on	Not available	No	8.5
ANC on	Not available	Yes	40
ANC on	LDAC	No	6
Call	Not available	No	5

Source2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: ANC off 12 h (56 h with case), ANC on 8.5 h (40 h with case). LDAC and call rows are from the playtime FAQ.4Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/What-is-the-playtime-of-soundcore-P42i-on-a-single-charge-and-with-the-charging-caseRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Noise Cancelling 8.5 h and 40 h with case, Normal 12 h and 56 h with case, Calling (ANC) 5 hours for both earbuds, Noise Cancelling plus LDAC 6 hours. Anker lab test at room temperature with default settings and music at 50 percent volume.

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

8.5h=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

56h=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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Talk time (claimed)

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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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60min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for earbuds 1 hour.

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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The maker says the case with the earbuds inside takes about 3 hours to fully charge by cable and about 4 hours on a wireless charger. Rated input is 5 V 0.4 A (2 W) by cable and 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W) wireless for the case, and 5 V 0.12 A (0.6 W) per earbud. Dry the earbuds and the USB-C port before charging.2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table input and output ratings and the charging page.

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

10min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: 10 minutes gives up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

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.

3.5h2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: a quick 10-minute charge gives the earbuds up to 3.5 hours of playtime. ANC state and codec are not stated.

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.

690mAh2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: charging case 690 mAh (2.6565 Wh).

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-C2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overview: USB-C charging 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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180min2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: full charging time for the charging case by wired charging 3 hours. The charging page says about 3 hours via cable for the case with the earbuds inside.

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Charging page: place the charging case at the center of a wireless charger. The charger is not included.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Feature section: wireless charging supported.

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.

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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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1.65W2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: rated input for wireless charging of the case is 5 V 0.33 A (1.65 W). This is a rated input, not a tested maximum.

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

Touch2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: touch control area on the earbuds.

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

Touch12Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-adjust-the-volume-via-soundcore-P42i-earbudsRead 14 October 2026FAQ: volume control on the earbuds exists and is off by default. The gesture is set in the app under Settings, Controls. Touch is read from the touch-only controls.

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

Double tap right earbud: play or pause, Double tap left earbud: next track, Double tap either earbud: answer or end a call, Press and hold either earbud for 2 seconds: reject a call or switch ambient sound mode, Single earbud: double tap to play or pause2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page table for both earbuds and for a single earbud. Press and hold for 2 seconds switches between ANC and Transparency by default.

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.

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Controls page: controls and touch sensitivity can be customized in the soundcore app.

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

Phone voice assistant11Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/How-do-I-activate-my-phone-s-voice-assistant-while-using-soundcore-P42iRead 14 October 2026FAQ: assign the phone's voice assistant in the app under Controls. The assistant is not named.

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

Yes3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ: wearing detection is supported.

Sensors

Infrared proximity sensor, Bone-conduction voice accelerometers3Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-5/instruction-manual/MTW5_Manual_EN.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature 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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Yes10Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/Understanding-Noise-Cancelling-Modes-on-soundcore-P42i-Natural-Deep-and-Hearing-ProtectionRead 14 October 2026FAQ: Smart Hearing Protection acts in Transparency mode when sound suddenly gets loud. The app also has a Volume Limit from app version 5.0.20.

Health features

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Hearing protection screen in the soundcore app shows in-ear volume and ambient noise level. Not a medical device.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026FAQ, translated from Japanese: the app's hearing protection screen shows the in-ear volume and the surrounding noise level in real time. It is not a medical device.

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.

XXS, XS, S, M, L2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: five sizes of ear tips, XXS, XS, S, M and L. M is fitted.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: ear tips in 5 sizes.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: five sizes XXS, XS, S, M and L, with M fitted.

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

Silicone21Reviewscarbir.com/tws/soundcore-p42i-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: slim, round silicone tips. The review lists Bluetooth 6.0, three ear tip sets and no wireless charging. The maker documents say Bluetooth 6.1, five sizes and wireless charging, and win.

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Wearing guide: Fit Test feature in the soundcore app.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IP552Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026SPECS table: IP55, earbuds only.

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

soundcore2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide names the soundcore app.

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

iOS, Android19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review: the soundcore app is on the App Store and Google Play.

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

Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update chapter: the app announces new firmware and updates the earbuds in the case.

Finding network

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026AI translation chapter: Real-Time Translation and Face-to-Face Translation in the soundcore app.

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.

4.4g(0.2 oz)15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Specifications: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g with the charging case (case with earbuds, not case-only).16Press articleav.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2121578.htmlRead 14 October 2026Article: about 4.4 g per earbud and about 51 g including the charging case.

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.

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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 Wireless, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 October 2026Page: Hi-Res Certified Sound with LDAC and Hi-Res Audio. The specification FAQ lists Hi-Res Wireless Audio.3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026FAQ names Hi-Res Wireless Audio as a supported audio format.15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Comparison table marks Hi-Res playback as supported.

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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EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU conformity, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU and amendment (EU) 2015/863 conformity20Maker spec sheet (PDF)salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036802/en_US/000036802.pdfRead 14 October 2026EU and UK Declaration of Conformity V5.0 for soundcore P42i, model D1205, signed 2026-05-20. It lists Directive 2014/53/EU and Directive 2011/65/EU with amendment (EU) 2015/863. FCC ID not found in the open documents.

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.

Earbuds, Charging case, Five sizes of ear tips, USB-A to USB-C cable, Quick start guide, Safety manual, Warranty card15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents, translated from Japanese: earbuds, charging case, ear tips in 5 sizes, USB-C and USB-A cable, safety manual, quick start guide, warranty.19Reviewgigazine.net/news/20260712-anker-soundcore-p42iRead 14 October 2026Review box photo: quick start guide, warranty card, earbuds, USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable and ear tips.

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.

Bsoundcore P42i

Type	Count
USB-A to USB-C	1

Source15Maker product pageankerjapan.com/products/d1205Read 14 October 2026Package contents: USB-C and USB-A cable. The Gigazine unboxing shows a USB Type-A to USB Type-C cable. Length not stated.

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

us.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-anc1Maker product pageus.soundcore.com/products/d1205-p42i-true-wireless-earbuds-with-adaptive-ancRead 14 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.

service.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQ3Maker product pageservice.soundcore.com/article-description/soundcore-P42i-Specifications-FAQRead 14 October 2026Maker support FAQ with the quick specs for D1205. The full table is in the user guide.

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

salesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdf2Owner's manualsalesforce-knowledge-download.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/000036800/en_US/000036800.pdfRead 14 October 2026English user guide for model D1205, 13 pages. Download from the soundcore support page for the P42i.

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