Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony
91 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
Sennheiser
89 Overall Score
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Specifications
| Sony WF-1000XM5 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.01 kg | 0.01 kg |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 8.399999618530273 mm★ | 7 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 21 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 102 dB | 107 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, LC3, LDAC, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, LC3, SBC |
| Surround | Dolby Atmos | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Smart Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.4, Crystal-Clear Sound, Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones, Comfortable Design, 30-Hour Battery, Adaptive ANC, LE Audio - Black Graphite |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB Type C | — |
| Range | 10 m★ | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 8 hrs★ | 7.5 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 3-minute quick charge will give you up to 60 minutes of play | 8 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 30 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Capacity | — | 75 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 6 | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Cardioid (Unidirectional) |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | Voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sony Headphones Connect | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP54 |
Pros & Cons
Sony WF-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (8th percentile)8th %ile
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
- Strong mic (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average build (35th percentile)
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sony WF-1000XM5 wins 6 specs while Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 wins 6.