Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
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Sony WH-1000XM6
68 out of 100 high confidence 867 reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM6 receives generally positive feedback for its exceptional noise cancellation, improved sound quality, and comfortable fit, with many users calling it the best wireless headphone they have owned. However, there are significant and recurring complaints about poor call quality, excessive clamping force causing discomfort, and a cheap-feeling plastic build that some find unacceptable at the premium price point. A notable number of users also report hardware defects like crackling sounds or buzzing in one ear, and the companion app receives mixed reviews for being cluttered or unintuitive.
Pros
- Exceptional active noise cancellation
- Improved sound quality and clarity
- Comfortable for long listening sessions
- Long battery life (30 hours)
- Foldable design for portability
Cons
- Poor call quality with muffled audio
- Excessive clamping force causes discomfort
- Cheap plastic build for premium price
- Hardware defects like crackling or buzzing
- Ear pads stain easily from body oils
Noise cancellation 45
Call quality 18
Comfort and fit 35
Build quality 28
Sound quality 40
Battery life 20
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 103 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones with QN3 Processor (Black) Bundle with Finder Key Chain (2 Items) | Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise-Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, PBP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 10 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | 3 minutes for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 6 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Sony | Sound Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water Resistance | — | Waterproof |
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-1000XM6
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (12th percentile)12th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 1 of 7 usage categories and 4 of 41 specs.