Sennheiser has made a significant move in the direction of more durable music equipment with the release of the Momentum True Wireless 5. The most significant aspect is, of course, improved audio and runtimewhich has already been notedbut also Truth is, in this flagship series, the batteries on both the earbuds and the charging case are user-replaceable: something that was not previously possible in this series. Almost all wireless earbuds cement the batteries in place.
When they get tired after a few years of heavy use, you have to get rid of the whole product. But that’s not how Sennheiser does it. With the Momentum True Wireless 5, you can crack them open and replace their batteries in minutes, prolonging their life dramatically.
On top of repairability, they also provide decent upgrades for daily use. The battery life lasts longer now at 12 hours, with the case adding on 40 hours at a time, a definite step up from the last generation. The case is also downsized but still compatible with Qi wireless charging. An eight minute charge can add on an hour of listening time. Thinking about comfort as well. Sennheiser modified the shape to be more secure and less noticeable, which most of the early testers preferred over the previous design.
The earbuds are IP54 rated for dust and splash resistance so they will survive the gym or the rain on your commute. The adaptive active noise cancelling can switch to a more transparent mode that has been made to sound more natural for the times that you need to hear what’s going on around you. For sound, the Momentum True Wireless 5 offer Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, Bluetooth 6.
0 for improved connection, and improved microphones, bone-conduction sensors and AI processing for enhanced phone call clarity in noisy environments. Customers can also alter the audio output to their liking through an eight-band equalizer. The earbuds will launch September 3 at $299.
95, the same price as the last generation launched at. There are five metal colors to pick from: graphite cream copper, denim and lavender. While overpriced, the combined, somewhat familiar price, increased endurance and true repairability, makes the new model feels innovative in a market where most competitors still believe in battery wastage.
It is rather nice to see Sennheiser forego the focus on thin shells and sealed design in favor of longevity in an age where that seems to have become an unpopular choice. The Momentum True Wireless 5 still seek to provide the refined, complex sound signature the brand has become recognized for but does so with a sensible solution to one of the most frustrating aspects of contemporary earbuds. For those who wish to acquire a premium wireless listening experience without falling into the trap of buying replacements all the time, these buds should be an attractive option.
