Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5
Sony
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Work
Commute
Gaming
Music
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.05 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | soft-fit leather |
| Headband | — | pressure-free headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 5 Hz★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | 3-minute charge gives up to 3 hours of playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8 | 8 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Siri, Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Sony Headphones Connect |
| 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
Sony WH-1000XM5
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong comfort (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 4 of 7 usage categories and 3 of 34 specs.