Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
93 Overall Score
vs
HP Blackwire 8M3W5AA#ABA
HP
39 Overall Score
Scores
Commute
Budget
Music
Gaming
Work
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | HP Blackwire 8M3W5AA#ABA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | — | Synthetic Leather, Leatherette, Memory Foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 27.940000534057617 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 20 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | — | 2.1600000858306885 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 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 mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
HP Blackwire 8M3W5AA#ABA
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong comfort (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT0.233score per dollar
vs
HP Blackwire 8M3W5AA#ABA0.413score per dollar
HP Blackwire 8M3W5AA#ABA offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 93 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 32 specs.
