Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Bose QuietComfort
Bose
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
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Bose QuietComfort
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The Bose QuietComfort headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional noise cancellation, lightweight comfort, and clear sound quality. Users highlight the long battery life, reliable Bluetooth connectivity across devices, and durable build after extended use. A few note the lack of an option to fully disable noise cancellation and minor color discrepancies, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Exceptional noise cancellation
- Lightweight and comfortable for long wear
- Clear and balanced sound quality
- Long battery life (15+ hours)
- Reliable Bluetooth multi-device connectivity
Cons
- No option to fully disable noise cancellation
- Can get sweaty during exercise
- Color may differ slightly from online images
- Warranty registration issues reported
- High price without sale
Noise cancellation 14
Comfort 12
Sound quality 11
Battery life 8
Bluetooth connectivity 7
Build quality 6
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Specifications
| Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT | Bose QuietComfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.43 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Protein Leather |
| Headband | — | Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 127.80000305175781 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | Bose QuietComfort Headphones Bundle with Fast Charger - Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours Playtime (Twilight Blue) |
| Surround | — | Bose QuietComfort Headphones Bundle with Fast Charger - Wireless Bluetooth Over-Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones with Mic, USB-C Charging, Deep Bass, Up to 24 Hours Playtime (Twilight Blue) | Bose Quie |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | Quiet and Aware Modes |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.1 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.100000023841858 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 2.5 hrs |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | 15-minute charge gives you up to 2.5 hours of additional play time |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Spotify Tap |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Bose Music |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
Bose QuietComfort
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.