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It feels like we've been waiting forever for Sennheiser to announce its successor to its flagship MOMENTUM 4 headphones, which launched all the way back in August 2022.
But the MOMENTUM 5 has finally been announced, and in addition to a stylish design, Sennheiser has improved its ANC performance and added spatial audio with head tracking.
That doesn't mean Sennheiser has messed with what mate the MOMENTUM 4 great to begin with. The MOMENTUM 5 carries the same acclaimed 42 mm transducer from its predecessor, manufactured at Sennheiser's facility in Tullamore, Ireland, and tuned for full-bodied sound with dynamic bass.
The driver is inspired by the premium HD 600-series, which should tell you something about the sonic ambition here.
What has changed significantly is the ANC. Sennheiser has doubled the microphone count to four per side (eight in total), and claims the result is up to three times more effective at cutting through ambient voice chatter.
Dolby Atmos with head tracking is coming too, though it requires a firmware update via the Smart Control Plus app rather than being enabled straight out of the box. Once it lands, it should make supported Atmos content sound considerably more immersive.
The headphones also ship with Bluetooth 5.4 and are engineered to support Bluetooth 6.0 through a future firmware release. For Android users on a compatible device, aptX Lossless streaming via Snapdragon Sound means near-lossless wireless audio quality.
One of the more interesting additions is a user-replaceable 700 mAh battery. All you need is a small Phillips-head screwdriver, and it takes only a few minutes.
Battery life sits at a class-leading 57 hours with ANC engaged, and quick charging is on board for top-ups on the go. The carry case has been made 20% smaller for easier travel, and Sennheiser has shifted to plastic-free packaging across the board.
Lilika Beck, President of Sennheiser Consumer Audio, said in the announcement: "With our new, user-swappable battery, adaptable hardware, and shift to compact, plastic-free packaging, our customers will feel proud to choose a headphone meant to last."
The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is available in Black, White, and Denim colourways. If you want to see how Sennheiser's house sound compares lower down the range, our Accentum Plus review is worth a read before you decide.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Driver | 42mm dynamic transducer |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 (6.0-ready via firmware) |
| Audio codecs | aptX Lossless (Snapdragon Sound), Hi-Res Audio certified |
| ANC microphones | 4 per side (8 total) |
| Battery life | Up to 57 hours (ANC on) |
| Battery | 700 mAh, user-replaceable |
| Companion app | Smart Control Plus (8-band EQ, Sound Personalisation) |
| In the box | USB-C cable, 3.5mm analogue cable |
| Colours | Black, White, Denim |
| RRP | $749 AUD |
Pricing and availability
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is priced at $749 in Australia. Pre-orders open on 25 June 2026, and the headphones are available through JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Sennheiser's online store, and selected authorised retailers nationwide.
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