Particle.news
Get it on Google Play
Download on the App Store
6 ARTICLES
·
4w ago

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Adds Replaceable Battery and Hi‑Res Bluetooth

A user‑replaceable 700mAh battery, long runtime, and Snapdragon Sound lossless support mark a push for repairability and higher‑quality wireless audio with device limits.

Sennheiser Momentum 5 headphones in situ on table with laptop, coffee, notepad and glass of water
© Sennheiser
Image
Image

Overview

  • Sennheiser unveiled the Momentum 5 on May 25, confirming a user‑replaceable 700mAh battery that it says can be swapped with a small Phillips‑head screwdriver and delivers up to 57 hours of playback with ANC enabled.
  • The company doubled the microphone count to eight (four per earcup) and says the new hybrid ANC system improves cancellation of voice chatter and cabin drone and also helps call clarity.
  • The headphones are Hi‑Res certified and support aptX Lossless via Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound, which allows 16‑bit/44.1kHz wireless streaming but only from devices that include Snapdragon Sound compatibility.
  • Sennheiser ships the Momentum 5 with Bluetooth 5.4 and plans firmware updates to unlock Dolby Atmos head‑tracking and offer an upgrade path to Bluetooth 6.0, according to the company.
  • Sennheiser has set a $399.99 price and plans to ship the Momentum 5 on June 16, positioning the model as a battery‑focused, sustainability‑minded rival to Sony’s WH‑1000XM6 while reviewers await hands‑on tests to validate ANC and sound performance.