Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Denim
German-engineered 42mm dynamic transducers deliver hi-res, lossless audio with Dolby Atmos head-tracking, while hybrid adaptive ANC uses 8 microphones for 3x stronger voice-range noise cancellation. The 57-hour battery life with ANC on and a fold-flat, 290g design with soft padding prioritize all-day comfort and portability. These headphones are best for commuters and music listeners who need marathon battery life and powerful noise cancellation to isolate detailed, spatial audio on the go.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 42
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 6.0
battery life hours 57
71 Overall Score
Price $400
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Wired Connector | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Battery
| Battery Life | 57 |
| Fast Charging | a fast charge for a quick top-up |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | use the app |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Denim | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 314 | 16 | 34 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 57 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT Denim | 98 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 84.2 | 88.7 | 53.6 | 89.5 | 43.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.4 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.2 | 73 |
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