Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
96 Overall Score
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Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
Linsoul
56 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
No customer feedback yet
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
82 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
The Kiwi Ears Altruva open-back headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, comfort, and value. Users praise the clear, V-shaped sound profile with good bass and soundstage, often comparing it favorably to more expensive brands. However, a few verified reviews note design issues like earcups falling off, shallow cable jacks, and a resonant metal headband, which prevent a perfect score for some.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Great value for money
- Comfortable velour ear pads
- Clear V-shaped sound profile
- Good bass response
Cons
- Earcups fall off easily
- Shallow cable jacks
- Resonant metal headband
- High bass for shooters
- Tight clamp force
Sound quality 8
Value for money 6
Comfort 5
Build quality 4
Earcup detachment 2
Cable jack issue 2
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | — | Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 98 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva Over Ear Headphone, Hi-Fi 50mm Dynamic Driver Monitoring Headphones, Wired Gaming Headset, Open-Back Stereo Headphones for Studio Engineer Audiophile Gaming (BlackGrey) |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | — |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT0.240score per dollar
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Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva0.802score per dollar
Linsoul Kiwi Ears Altruva offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.
