I tested the long-awaited Sennheiser Momentum 5 — and they do one thing Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones could never
The Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones feature a replaceable battery, allowing for extended use beyond typical battery life. They offer comfort and good sound quality, although there are some drawbacks like poor active noise cancellation and treble distortion. Priced at $399, they are positioned as a more affordable option compared to competitors like Apple and Sony.
- ▪The Sennheiser Momentum 5 has a replaceable battery, which is a unique feature among premium headphones.
- ▪They provide 57 hours of battery life, significantly more than competitors like the AirPods Max 2 and Sony WH-1000XM6.
- ▪While they are comfortable and have good sound quality, the active noise cancellation is not very effective.
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Tom's Guide Verdict Let me just say this: Replaceable! Battery! Man, Sennheiser’s done the one thing I wish Sony, Apple, and Bose could do. This means you can, theoretically, keep using your Sennheiser Momentum 5 for years and years, long past the average lifespan of headphone batteries. On top of this, they’re super comfortable, if a little boring-looking, and have (mostly) excellent sound. A few drawbacks, though — the ANC is pretty poor, and treble can be distorted in certain genres. Overall, though, they’re a great pair of cans.
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