Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
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Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
Marshall
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
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Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
92 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
The Marshall Monitor III headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and luxurious design. Users praise the clear, detailed audio with good bass and soundstage, as well as the effective noise cancellation and long battery life. Minor criticisms include ear warmth during extended use and a desire for slightly higher volume output.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Comfortable ear cushions
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life (70 hours)
- Luxurious design and build
Cons
- Ear warmth during extended use
- Desire for slightly higher volume
- Slightly large fit for some
- Pause delay could be shorter
Sound quality 6
Comfort 5
Noise cancellation 4
Battery life 4
Build quality 4
Design 3
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Marshall Monitor III A.N.C. | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | PU leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 46 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 91.69999694824219 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs | 100 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | 15 minutes gives 12 hours of playtime |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Marshall Bluetooth app |
| 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
Marshall Monitor III A.N.C.
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 6 of 35 specs.