Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Sennheiser
100 Overall Score
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Audeze LCD-GX
Audeze
42 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
No customer feedback yet
Audeze LCD-GX
65 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Audeze LCD-GX gaming headset receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its exceptional sound quality, clarity, and detail, especially for music and gaming, there are significant concerns about build quality, comfort, and durability. Issues like a broken headband, collapsed ear cushions, microphone malfunctions, and poor customer support are frequently mentioned. The high price tag makes these flaws particularly frustrating for some owners, though others find the audio performance worth the cost.
Pros
- Exceptional sound clarity and detail
- Rich and immersive audio for music and gaming
- Good microphone quality for communication
- Versatile for multiple platforms (Xbox, PlayStation, Switch)
- Premium build materials and design
Cons
- High price point
- Build quality issues (broken headband, collapsed cushions)
- Comfort problems (headband too long, pressure points)
- Microphone malfunctions after short use
- Poor customer support and warranty experience
Sound quality 7
Build quality 5
Comfort 3
Microphone quality 4
Value for money 6
Customer support 2
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Specifications
| Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT | Audeze LCD-GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.46 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam leather-free ear pads |
| Headband | — | suspension headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | Audeze LCD-GX Audiophile Over-Ear Gaming Headset, Black, with case |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 2.440000057220459 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 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 connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Audeze LCD-GX
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 37 specs.