Sennheiser Unveils New Flagship MOMENTUM 5 Wireless Headphones

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5

Sennheiser has officially unveiled its new MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones, introducing upgraded active noise cancelling, Dolby Atmos support and a user-replaceable battery system aimed at extending long-term product lifespan.

Positioned as the successor to the widely praised MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, the new model arrives nearly four years later with a range of hardware and software upgrades focused on both sound quality and durability.

The headphones retain Sennheiser’s 42mm transducers while introducing support for Snapdragon Sound and aptX Lossless streaming, alongside Bluetooth 5.4 with future Bluetooth 6.0 compatibility planned through firmware updates. Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking will also be supported through the company’s Smart Control Plus app.

One of the biggest talking points surrounding the release is the introduction of a user-replaceable 700mAh battery. Using a small Phillips screwdriver, owners can replace the battery themselves rather than replacing the headphones entirely once battery performance declines.

Battery life remains a major focus for the brand. Despite dropping slightly from the previous generation, the MOMENTUM 5 still offers up to 57 hours of playback with ANC enabled, significantly outperforming many competitors currently on the market.

Sennheiser has also doubled the number of microphones used for active noise cancelling and transparency modes, with four microphones now positioned on each ear cup to improve voice isolation and call clarity.

Early reviews have largely praised the headphones for sound quality, battery longevity and comfort, while some critics noted that ANC performance still falls slightly behind flagship models from Sony and Bose.

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless launches in black, white and denim colourways, with UK sales beginning 30th June at a retail price of £329.90.

Pre-order the MOMENTUM 5 here.