MOMENTUM 5 Wireless – Before You Start

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless combines Sennheiser’s signature high-fidelity sound with an HD-600-inspired driver, delivering detailed and natural audio. 

 

It also features our strongest adaptive noise cancellation yet, industry-leading battery life, and versatile features for music, travel, work, and gaming, all in one headphone.

Key features include a 42 mm high-fidelity driver, advanced hybrid adaptive ANC with 8 microphones, up to 57 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.4* connectivity, 

 

Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, Lossless codec support, clear call performance, and Transparency Mode. *Later firmware upgrade will enable BT 6.0

It uses our in-house built 42 mm dynamic driver inspired by the HD 600 series, designed to deliver precise, detailed, and balanced sound.

Yes. With our most powerful noise cancellation, industry-leading battery life, exceptional comfort that’s due to long-lasting quality materials and support for music, calls, and gaming, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is designed to be a reliable companion for commuting, travel, and everyday use.

Yes, it supports Bluetooth 5.4 for fast, stable connections.

It supports SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless for high-quality wireless audio.

No, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is not meant for use in scenarios where they might be exposed to water or excessive sweat.

Yes, the battery is replaceable and can be easily exchanged by the user. You only need a Phillips head screwdriver and the new battery. 

The battery is located within the left earcup, and an instruction manual is provided to ensure the batteries are exchanged safely.

When starting the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless for the first time (which you can do by pressing the button once), the headphone automatically goes into pairing mode. 

Simply open the Bluetooth menu on your device and search for new devices. The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless should show up automatically.

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports multipoint with 2 devices by default. To pair a second device, enable pairing mode on your headphones by pressing and holding the power button for 5 seconds until you hear an audio prompt.

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports pairing with up to 2 devices while Multipoint is enabled.

Yes, you can use the Smart Control Plus app on iOS or Android to get access to the full suite of features offered by the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless.

Yes. Using the BTD 700 will guarantee you get the most out of your MOMENTUM 5 Wireless by enabling aptX which your phone or other source device may not inherently support.

You can pair the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless with your BTD 700 by putting both on pairing mode. The two devices should pair automatically.

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless can be used wired with the included USB-C to C or the 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm AUX cable.

Simply connect the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless with the USB C cable to the source device.

USB-C mode supports 24-bit, 96kHz audio

Yes, but the AUX port on MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is 2.5mm so you would need an appropriate cable to go with it (provided in the package)

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless offers up to 57 hours of playback with active noise cancellation enabled, making it suitable for extended use such as travel or long workdays.

Please use the USB C-C cable provided with your headphones to charge your MOMENTUM 5 Wireless.

Full charge for the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless can be achieved in approximately 2 hours assuming charging from empty

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports fast charging with 10 mins of charge providing approx. 10 hours of playtime with ANC on

Yes

Our in-house built 42 mm Dynamic Driver

Hardware-wise, there is no change to the drivers used in the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is not strictly tuned to the Harman target out of the box, though it shares some similarities in the mids and treble.

USB & Bluetooth: 6 Hz to 40kHz, Analog Line-In: 6 Hz to 22 kHz

Yes, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports wireless lossless audio through the use of aptX Lossless.

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports Dolby Atmos for immersive spatial audio.

Spatial audio allows for an extremely immersive experience by simulating audio in a room, rather than from headphones. With the smart control app, you can also customise the experience

Sound Personalization is a feature that customises the audio for individual users based on their preferences

MOMENTUM 5 supports an 8 band EQ for fine control of your listening experience.

While the result is the same (audio customised to your preferences), these two differ in how you get there. Sound personalization uses a set of questions based on commonly heard instruments in music, whereas the EQ relies more on the users’ understanding of which frequencies they want to hear louder or softer

Sound processing is active when the headphones are on (active mode). If the headphones are switched off, you can use them with the aux cable but without any sound processing (passive mode)

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless uses Bluetooth 5.4

SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX lossless™, aptX adaptive™, Snapdragon Sound™

Yes MOMENTUM 5 supports aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX lossless™, aptX adaptive™

Yes MOMENTUM 5 supports aptX™, aptX™ HD, aptX lossless™, aptX adaptive™

When using Bluetooth, the latency is around 100ms-200ms. With aptX compatible devices, this latency is reduced to between 20ms-70ms

For low-latency performance for gaming, the source device must support aptX Adaptive. Gamers can also use wired connections to enable low-latency audio.

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless possesses our strongest hybrid adaptive noise cancellation yet. It is up to 3 times stronger at cancelling noise in mid-range frequencies versus the previous generation. 

 

This is achieved thanks to 8 dedicated microphones strategically placed to suppress noise, plus the design itself provides passive noise cancellation by isolating the ear around the comfortable earpads.

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is equipped with adaptive ANC, but it can also be customised to fit user preferences.

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless uses 8 mics (4 per earcup) for ANC. Compared to the MOMENTUM 4 which has analogue mics, these are all digital.

Yes, via the Smart Control App

Yes

While strong ANC can sometimes overwhelm audible sound in certain frequencies, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless has been designed to have no compromise on the sound quality, regardless of ANC

The Anti-wind mode feature on the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is designed to counter wind noise for minimal effect of wind while listening to music or during calls

MOMENTUM 5 Wireless uses a total of 4 microphones for calls, 3 feed-forward mics and 1 feedback mic.

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless call quality has been improved with the addition of a feedback mic which filters out noise more effectively compared to the MOMENTUM 4

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless features voice pick-up technology to help isolate your voice during calls and a reliable connection, making it perfect for professional calls in crowded offices or at home.

ABS plastic, Silicone,

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless weighs about the same as the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No

No, the earcup sizes and dimensions have been kept the same to maintain the same comfort level users of the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless have known and loved

No, they are not foldable, but the overall footprint of the case has been drastically reduced by 18%, making the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless a lot more portable than the previous generation

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless was designed for long listening sessions with soft, yet durable materials that are lightweight to reduce fatigue. 

 

The soft materials in the earpads work as cushions that passively isolate sound, while the silicone on the headband softly secures the product in place.

The main rationale was to increase portability and reduce the size footprint of the case, both for the benefit of those who travel frequently with their headphones, and for lower environmental impact

We streamlined the unboxing experience and improved the quality of the packaging as well as the documentation included in the box. 

 

Our new transparent wood fibre sealing stickers allow tool-free access to the contents and a more premium first impression. Each content included now has a specified and secure slot, and we upped the explanation on the headphone itself to improve the first-time usage of the product.

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless sticks with the established control scheme of the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless. 

All commands relevant to powering on or pairing the headphones are located on the button, whereas all commands related to music, ANC or calls are located on the touchpad.

Yes, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless supports the established control scheme of the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless. 

 

This includes the gesture control scheme to control your music or calls via sliding to the front, back, up, or down or simply tapping. 

 

Additionally, to the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless controls we also added the possibility to trigger Dolby Atmos via a gesture control. Simply double tap on the touchpad with two fingers simultaneously to activate or deactivate Dolby Atmos.

Yes, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless pauses music when the headphone is removed from the head completely and starts music playback again when at least one side of the headphone is worn again.

Yes, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless automatically powers off after 15 minutes of not using it. However, due to the feedback we got from users of the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, the headphone does not turn on automatically again. 

 

You need to turn it on manually by a simple single short click on the button to listen to music again.

Yes, the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless has wear detection integrated. The headphones pause music automatically when you remove it from your head and continue again once you put the headphones back on again. 

 

Additionally, the headphones also accept calls automatically when it gets put on the head and you have an incoming call.

Yes, the headphones turn off automatically when they are put into the case and the lid of the case is closed. However, to increase the ease of use and improve connectivity, the headphones stay off when you remove them from the case. To turn them on, you always need to manually click the button.

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is supported by Smart Control Plus to allow for access to its extensive customisation options

Sound adjustments with Hi-res or AptX, ANC and transparency mode adjustments, EQ, Sound Personalization, Connection management, and Dolby are the highlights

Yes, when a new FW is available for your MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, the app will prompt you for an update

Yes

Yes

Yes

The app and hardware of the MOMENTUM 5 are designed to work hand in hand for users to get the most out of their headphones while still allowing for use out of the box

Those with aptX enabled devices can get low latency with aptX Adaptive this will reduce latency to <70ms.

Bluetooth Classic latency is between 100 to 200 ms. However, most modern devices adjust the video automatically to account for this lag.

Yes, aptX Adaptive allows for low latency audio as long as your source device is compatible.

Yes, USB audio can be used for a lag-free gaming experience.

Yes, MOMENTUM 5 Wireless offers a 1-year warranty in line with industry standards.

Earpads and battery

Yes

The earpads can be pulled off with some force. Replacement earpads can simply be snapped back in. To replace the battery please follow the instructions provided in the quick guide.

All available spare parts for the MOMENTUM 5 will be listed on our website www.sennheiser-hearing.com

We made sure that the process to exchange the battery is as easy as possible without compromising on the overall quality of the sound or the headphone in general. 

 

We managed to do so really well. You can exchange the battery easily by removing the earpad, unscrewing four screws, removing the baffle, and then unplugging the old battery and plugging the new battery in.

The battery can be exchanged by following these steps: 

First, remove the earpad of the left earcup by pulling on the leather earpad with a bit of force. The earpad can be removed easiest when pulling at the very bottom part of the earpad. 

 

Remove the four screws sitting on the side of the baffle with a Phillips head screwdriver which has the size #0. 

 

Pull on one of the left clips that held the earpad in place to remove the baffle from the housing and lay it to the right of the earcup. Be careful as the baffle is still connected to the main housing via an electronic connection and you should not break this connection in any way. 

Now you have access to the battery and can unplug the battery from the connector by pulling on the cables. 

 

Then plug in the new battery and put it into the same spot the previous battery was located. (Do not worry about the headphone turning on once you plugged the new battery in. This is perfectly normal and is not bad for the headphone. 

 

Make sure the battery aligns with the small plastic edges to perfectly align it inside the housing.

 Put the baffle inside the earcup and make sure the distance around the edge between the baffle and the earcup is even. 

 

Screw in the four screws to secure the baffle inside the earcup again. 

Put the earpads back on by clicking them in place and make sure the earpad is put on smoothly and that you cannot see any visible gaps between the earpad and the earcup. 

 

Now you are all done and can enjoy your MOMENTUM 5 Wireless to the fullest again.

The most important thing is to be careful when exchanging the battery itself, as you open a part of the headphone where things can break more easily than on the outside. 

 

We did make sure to improve the quality also of the internal components as much as possible, but this is still a vulnerable part. 

 

To make sure you have the same audio quality as before, make sure the baffle sits correctly within the earcup and that there are no visible gaps between the earpad and the earcup. 

 

There are a couple of tricks we noticed during the development that make exchanging the battery easier. One thing is to “reverse” the headphone and put the left earcup onto the right side. 

This makes handling the baffle easier, because you can simply put the baffle onto the right side of the earcup and not worry about it falling off or getting in the way. 

 

Once you put in the new battery, it mostly also makes sense to bend the cables of the battery towards the bottom of the earcup as much as possible, so that the baffle can be put on top without much effort.