Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
HyperX
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
No customer feedback yet
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
85 out of 100 medium confidence 12 reviews
The HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless is widely praised for its comfort, long battery life, and solid audio quality, making it a great choice for both gaming and work. Users appreciate the detachable microphone and wireless range, though some find the fit tight or the software lacking. Overall, it delivers reliable performance at a good value.
Pros
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Detachable microphone
- Good sound quality
- Wireless range
Cons
- Tight fit for some
- Software (Ngenuity) lacking
- Ear cups do not fold
- Auto-off can be frustrating
- Microphone cannot fold up
Battery life 8
Comfort 7
Sound quality 7
Microphone quality 6
Build quality 5
Wireless range 4
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Specifications
| Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | memory foam |
| Headband | — | aluminum |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 53 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | — | 60 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless - Gaming Headset for PC, DTS Headphone:X Spatial Audio, Memory Foam Ear Pads, Black |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 1 |
| 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 connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA
- Strong mic (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT0.243score per dollar
vs
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA0.578score per dollar
HyperX Cloud II Core Wireless 6Y2G8AA offers 2.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser Momentum M5AEBT
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 36 specs.
