Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
HiFiMan Ananda
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
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HiFiMan Ananda
The HiFiMAN Ananda is widely praised for its exceptional sound quality, offering a huge soundstage, excellent detail retrieval, and a warm yet fast planar signature. Users highlight its value at current sale prices, especially compared to pricier models, and note it is relatively easy to drive for a planar. However, some find it less relaxing than the Sennheiser HD6xx for casual listening, and the build quality, while improved, still has minor criticisms regarding the cable and plastic design. Overall, it is considered a top-tier headphone for critical listening and gaming.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality and detail
- Huge and immersive soundstage
- Excellent value at sale prices
- Relatively easy to drive for a planar
- Warm yet fast planar sound signature
Cons
- Less relaxing than Sennheiser HD6xx
- Stock cable feels flimsy and delicate
- Plastic design feels cheap for the price
- Lacks deep sub-bass without EQ
- Bright treble can be fatiguing for some
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | HiFiMan Ananda | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.40 kg |
| Headband | — | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Freq Min | — | 8 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 55 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 27 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | HIFIMAN Ananda Over-Ear Full-Size Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones with Stealth Magnet, Comfortable Earpads, Detachable Cable for Home and Studio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.5 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
HiFiMan Ananda
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 34 specs.
