Sennheiser - MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 Noise Canceling Bluetooth In-Ear Earbuds - Cream

Soundtage more wider, more ez to customize eq for your taste. Sound detail , lil more bass than mtw4 but not over bass . Mid and treble good. If you dont have mtw 4 then should buy it. But if you want to upgrade from mtw 4 to it i can say not too much wow.

Love my new Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5s! I've owned so many wireless earbuds that have been just "fine" but that haven't really wowed me. I feel like I FINALLY found a flagship that is worthy of being my daily. What initially impressed me was the design and the build quality. For starters, can I just briefly mention how much I love the "Denim" colorway? I'm a huge fan of the deep navy blue color with the small speckled accents all over the charging case. I also really like the minimalistic and slim profile of the charging case. While I will somewhat miss the iconic fabric charging case from previous Momentum TW earbud generations, this new plastic case should be easier to keep clean and stain-free. The new re-designed earbuds are also a welcomed change. I've always felt that previous Momentum TW earbuds have been shaped like a couple of small chunky ice cubes. I was pleased to discover that the new earbuds have a much more naturally sculpted and aerodynamic shape that makes running or exercising with them very comfortable. I was initially a bit concerned about this new finless design but I've had zero issues with them staying in my ears—even during my workouts. I do think that the correct fit is crucial if you'll be active with these earbuds but that's why Sennheiser includes four different silicone ear adapter sizes. There's also a "Fit Test" on the Sennheiser "Smart Control Plus" app that helps to make sure you have a proper seal. In terms of sound quality, these are easily among the best sounding earbuds I've ever heard. For reference, I spent most of my time listening to Hi-Res audio tracks on Tidal streamed at up to 24-bit/192kHz, which paired seamlessly with the Momentum TW5's aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive codec support. I listened to classical, jazz, techno, reggae, metal, hip-hop, and country. I think Sennheiser did a phenomenal job nailing the "Neutral" sound profile. It sounded very balanced with just a touch of warmth—just how I prefer listening to most of my favorite genres. Vocals are clean and organic, sitting front and center without crowding the mix, while instruments were able to maintain crisp, distinct separation. Surprisingly, classical became my favorite genre on these; the wide soundstage and sense of space are incredible for an earbud this compact. The ANC performance is also stellar. I work in a noisy office environment and these TW5s completely drown out the noise around me. I love that you can easily toggle between ANC and transparency mode by just tapping the left earbud. This is a feature I ended up using quite a bit whenever my co-workers would try and get my attention. The mics are also very impressive. The earbuds have a total of 8 mics (4 per earbud). One of the mics acts as a voice accelerometer (bone conducted mic) which measures mechanical vibrations. For the past week and a half, I've used these to join several MS Teams calls, Zoom interviews, and standard phone calls. Everyone I've asked so far said I sounded great! While the star of the show is the amazing sound quality that these TW5s are able to reproduce, a close runner-up is the fact that we can finally replace the lithium batteries on the earbuds and the charging case! Sennheiser is the first mainstream audio company to do this. While it's predecessors always had great sound quality, battery degradation issues has been somewhat notorious with the MOMENTUM True Wireless line. As seen in my picture, all you need to do is remove a small screw on the charging case to access the lithium battery pack. For the earbuds themselves, you just remove two small screws and then use the included prying tool to remove the exterior earbud housing. I highly recommend using a quality screwdriver as the last thing you want to do is strip those tiny screws! Also, if you're reading this, Sennheiser: please make this exact battery model the standard across future Momentum generations for years to come so that parts can stay interchangeable. Otherwise, changing to a new battery pack every couple years completely defeats the purpose of making them replaceable in the first place. Lastly, Sennheiser's Smart Control Plus app is a joy to use. The UI is very intuitive and snappy as you navigate through menus. I love the EQ presets, which cover genres like Rock, Pop, Dance, Hip-Hop, Classical, and Jazz. I find myself frequently toggling on the 'Speech Clarity' preset when watching YouTube videos, as it does a fantastic job boosting dialogue. You get a 'Bass Boost' option if you want to quickly add some extra low frequency goodness to any selected preset, along with the ability to build your own profiles using a full 8 band EQ. You can get really granular with a feature called 'Sound Personalization', which lets you balance a sound signature to your liking while making specific instruments more or less prominent. I also tested Dolby Atmos tracks on Tidal using the app's spatial audio setting called 'Immersive Audio'. While the head tracking and 3D positioning worked remarkably well, I still caught myself returning to the standard 'Neutral' stereo profile for pure music listening where the drivers sounded their punchiest and most cohesive. It's really difficult to find any cons with these earbuds. If I had to nitpick, while having user replaceable batteries is an incredible feature for longevity, you do have to supply your own tiny precision screwdriver to remove the micro screws. I'd love to see a secure, tool-less latch design in future generations so you don't have to hunt down specialized tools or run the risk of stripping those tiny screws. Other than that, I love my new Momentum TW5s and will be using them daily!

_______ *Pros: -The audio is clear, detailed, and crisp. -Bass is good. -Bluetooth 6.0. -Supports aptX Lossless codec. -Dolby Atmos spatial audio is neat. -Great call quality with good wind noise reduction. -Batteries for the earbuds & the case are user-replaceable. -The case is small enough for front pocket storage. -The earbuds are securely in during jogging and runs. -The SmartControlPlus app is snappy and well laid out. -Good custom EQ control. -IP54 protection. _______ *Neutral: -Long wear causes slight earache. -The passive noise cancellation isn’t as good as others. -ANC isn’t as good as I had hoped. Competitors do better. _______ *Cons: -Too expensive for ANC that’s not as good as competitors. -Enabling the advanced lossless sound quality mode caused infrequent pauses and dropouts during music listening. === Design and Comfort === The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 (TW5) earbuds made a good first impression out of the box. The case is relatively light and slim, and it easily fit inside both my dressy work pants as well as my athletic fit jeans. I like that the case is not glossy but has a matte finish. Despite that, oil from my fingers did cause smudges and after some accumulation, looked a bit unsightly. The smudges come off easily, however, so it’s not a big deal. The earbuds look a bit chunky but they’re fortunately light and comfortable to wear. It took my body a few days of daily usage for acclimation before the initial earache and soreness went away. The tap and tap-and-hold features worked well, and the controls were snappy and non-frustrating. There is a total of four pairs of ear tips included, and I was comfortable using the preinstalled medium-size ones. In order to maximize both passive noise cancellation and active noise cancellation, it’s important that after you insert the buds into your ear, you rotate it and wiggle it around to ensure a good seal. Popping the earbuds in and out of the case is an accurate and simple affair thanks to the grooves inside the case as well as the strong magnets. I like that the batteries for both the earbuds and the charging case are user-replaceable, which should extend the life of the product greatly. For the earbuds, the battery replacement tool is included in the box, and the battery part number is BA 501 (800048). For the case, you’ll need a PH 000 screwdriver, and the battery part number is BA 502 (800047). I’ve used both thin, stem-like earbuds as well as chunky, roundish earbuds like the TW5, and I’m okay with both designs. The TW5 stayed put securely inside my ears during my jogs and runs, and I never felt nervous about losing them. Other pluses for the TW5 are that it’s Bluetooth 6.0-based (better future proofing), support for lossless audio codec, IP54 durability, and support for Dolby Atmos spatial audio. In order to perform firmware updates and select your preferred EQ settings (or to create your custom EQ profile), you’ll have to use the SmartControlPlus app, and it fortunately, is intuitively laid out, snappy, and easy to use. There was a firmware update waiting for me out of the box, and it didn’t take unusually long to update. I experienced no weird glitches or crashes, and the app was just a pleasure to use. === Audio & Call Performance === The TW5 impressed with its excellent sound quality. The buds handled all the genres of music I listen to on a daily basis very well and accurately – rock, alternative, pop, oldies, hip hop, rap, K-pop, heavy metal. The soundstage is wide and great, the little details are present that lesser buds don’t even showcase, and the vocals are crisp and clear. The bass is pretty good, too, so hip hop and rap lovers should be very satisfied. My phone call experience on the TW5 has been very positive as well. My callers reported my voice as sounding clear, rich, and life-like, and the anti-wind noise cancellation worked well, which is very appreciated since I sometimes take phone calls during my runs and bike rides as well as during open-window car rides. My only gripe with the TW5 is the somewhat lackluster passive and active noise cancellation features. Although I chose the correctly sized tips for my ears, the buds don’t seal as well as some of my other earbuds, so more noise gets through passively. Even with ANC turned on, I noticed that the TW5 cannot eliminate noise – especially that of people talking near me – very well. I’ve been using the TW5 at work, and my super-loud coworker sitting to my right behind a short cubicle wall can still be heard when she’s on the phone. If my other premium ANC earbuds can block 100% of her voice, the TW5 blocks about 85%. That’s not bad but it’s not super fantastic either. At this price point, I expected a better ANC experience. === Battery life === There is nothing to complain about when it comes to battery endurance. With ANC toggled on, the buds last 5 to 6 hours, and without ANC, can easily last about 10 to 12 hours. The buds recharge pretty quickly inside the case, the case gets charged up pretty quickly too. === Is it worth the coin? === Despite some of its shortcomings, like the below premium-level ANC performance, I feel the TW5 are worth the coin. It’s due to several things, such as its excellent audio fidelity and quality, great bass, user replaceable batteries that greatly extend its functional lifespan, the snappy and intuitive mobile app, good battery stamina, and easy portability. I would recommend these to my friends and family, and I rate them a solid 4.5 Stars.

I am not an audiophile but I do enjoy listening to music and have had dozens of TWS earbuds that I keep upgrading from. I had the Momentum True Wireless 3 (TW3), then the TW4 and now the TW5. Also included in my vast stable of earbuds are the AirPods Pro 3 and the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8. So far, there is not a single perfect set of buds and each brand’s “flagship” model has compromises. Before the TW5, I would use the AirPods when ANC was of primary concern like when flying, and the Pi8 when just listening to music at home in a quiet environment as they sound the best to me. In terms of “tiers”, these TW5 are what I would deem high-end “consumer” buds. They are not as “prosumer” as the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 but are no slouch. These TW5 are a radical repackaging of the TW4 formula. The shape and design of the buds and the case are redesigned, but sonically they are similar to but just a tad better sounding than the TW4 that they replace. If you’re new to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless series and are considering other buds in their price range, these are the buds to get as of the time of this review. They are a great balance of musicality, noise cancelling, size, fit and features for their price. At this more accessible price point than buds like the Pi8, you’d still expect sonically great buds with good ANC, long battery life and a long list of convenience features. You won’t be disappointed! Unless you’re doing A/B comparisons with other buds, these buds sound great and their noise cancellation and transparency modes work well. If you use them for voice calls, the other party will hear you clearly even when you’re in a noisy environment thanks to the numerous microphones and the newly-added bone conduction microphone. The newly-designed case fits much more easily in a pants pocket and the less chunky stemless buds fit my smaller ears but should also be fine for larger ones. The app is fully featured with the usual like battery status, firmware updates, enablement of various extras like Spatial Audio and Equalizer settings. I appreciate the new design of the case - it’s now taller and thinner for a slimmer profile in your pocket. I do miss the fabric-like exterior of the TW4 but gladly will take the matte look for the slimmer design. The back sits flat on a wireless charger or when plugged in with a USB-C cable on the bottom but the case can also sit upright on a table for easy access to the lid and buds when not charging. This case is about 25% smaller by volume than the TW4’s case and the overall pocket weight is about 15% lighter than the TW4. One of the major advantages of these buds is that the case and bud batteries are user-replaceable with a simple screwdriver. A few years from now when the batteries no longer hold a full charge, you can purchase replacement batteries for a quick swap to renew them back to factory-fresh rather than making more e-waste. I connected these buds to my iPhone 17 Pro Max running iOS 26 and enjoyed their clarity on Apple Music Lossless songs such as “Almost My Own” and “Another Day Gone” by Midnight Generation and “Verdi Cries” by 10,000 Maniacs. The bass was noticeable but not overwhelming and the soundstage was clear and balanced. Transparency mode allowed me to clearly hear others for spontaneous conversations, but did have a bit of background hiss and artificial sound - especially as compared to the AirPods Pro 3. It was fine - just not class-leading for this feature. I flipped over to my AirPods Pro 3 and surprisingly, the TW5 sounded better for music. The ANC and Transparency of the AirPods Pro 3 still handily beat out the TW5 but musically, the TW5 were clearer with a wider soundstage. Next were the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 which admittedly are not in the same price class. What can I say, you get what you pay for and the B&W were noticeably better sounding, but at a significant price increase over the TW5. Unless you’re willing to jump up to nearly double the price, the TW5 will more than meet your needs. While the TW5 are an improvement in nearly all aspects over the TW4, there were a few areas where the TW4 had an advantage. At the time of this review, the TW4 supports AuraCast while the TW5 does not. The TW5 supports Spatial Audio with head tracking, and probably will get a firmware update to support AuraCast in the near future. Also, the TW4 lasts a little longer on a single charge with ANC on, but the TW5 lasts a little longer than the TW4 with ANC off. This is probably due to the Adaptive ANC in the TW5 being a bit more intensive than the basic ANC of the TW4. If you’re shopping for a great set of TWS buds, these are probably the best choice at this price point right now. Sonically they sound great, their ANC is great even if not best-in-class, and the fit, features and functions are all top-notch. With their user-replaceable batteries, you won’t have to worry about discarding them in a few years when the batteries inevitably need replacement since you can do it yourself. These are definitely a worthy successor to and upgrade from the TW4. They define their price class and deserve consideration, but of course, everyone’s ears are slightly different. To my ears, they are now my favorite in their tier.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 (TW) – You Can Replace the Batteries Yourself – What?? Introduction: First let me say I’m a huge fan of Sennheiser earbuds. I have owned the TW 3 and TW 4. The TW 4’s are still in my earbud rotation. They are some of the best money can buy. The TW 5 is an all-new design, from the earbuds themselves to the charging case. Gone is the stubby oblong fabric wrapped charging case of the previous generations. The new case is a thinner, taller polycarbonate and metal logo top case, which is grippier and more pocketable. The earbuds themselves are now oblong shaped without fins, which Sennheiser says provide better comfort. While they are indeed comfortable, it will require longer listening sessions to fully validate. Sennheiser ear-tips have never worked that well for me. This isn’t a dig on Sennheiser. Their stock ear-tips may work just fine for you and while they do provide multiple sizes for different sized ears, my ear canals simply don’t work well with most stock ear-tips. I have ordered Azla TWS 6 Medical Grade Silicone ear-tips like I’ve done for many other earbuds because they stay more firmly planted in my ears. Packaging/What You Get: As you’d expect the TW 5 come nicely packaged with everything you need. The earbuds themselves are in their charging case, and mine came with about 50% charge. Sennheiser recommends charging them before doing anything. In addition, you get multiple sized ear-tips, XS, S, M and L. Also included is a short USB C to USB C charging cable. Interestingly, if you charge via the cable, the USB port is on the bottom of the case requiring the case to be laid on its side to charge. You also get a quick guide with easy-to-follow graphics and the standard safety and regulatory pamphlet. Finally, since one of the standout features of the new TW 5 earbuds is the ability to change the batteries yourself, you get a Battery Replacement Tool! How COOL is that??!! Setting Them Up – The Tech: Once you’ve charged them, just opening the case puts them in pairing mode. Open Bluetooth Settings on your mobile device and tap to pair. And they of course support multi-point pairing. Mine are paired with my iPhone, MacBook Pro and iPad Pro (but to only two devices at the same time). It’s important to download the Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app where you’ll find controls for Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation/Transparency, or to program the touch controls on each earbud. There’s an 8-band graphic equalizer, or you can choose from several preset customizations for different genres of music. I’m not fond of graphic EQs or preset customization. The TW 5 already sound natural and full bodied out of the box in the Neutral setting. The App is where you’ll update the earbuds. You can also choose the bitrate you want to listen to, such as High-Res 24 Bit/96 kHz or Lossless 16 bit/44.1 kHz. These earbuds also support Dolby Atmos 3G Spatial Audio, with head tracking and they support Auracast Bluetooth transmission as well. Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation analyzes ambient sounds and knows when to turn things down. There is Automatic Wind Noise Suppression and Bluetooth 6.0. They’ve incorporated AI Powered Voice Isolation for clearer calls with 4 mics per earbud including bone conduction to isolate your voice and for reducing noise in the environment. The TW 5 are IP54 dust and splash resistance (they’re not waterproof, so don’t swim or submerge them). Supported codecs include SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive Lossless, but you need a device which supports those codecs. If you’re an iPhone user like me, AAC is it. I honestly don’t believe I can hear a notable difference between higher-res codecs, anyway. Batteries - The STAR of the SHOW: The batteries in earbuds don’t last forever. I’ve worn out more than a few earbuds over the years. And then we throw them away. How wasteful. Sennheiser has done something beyond remarkable, something no one else is doing. Not Bose. Not Apple. Not Sony. Not Bowers & Wilkens. NO ONE. And that is making the batteries user replaceable in each earbud and the charging case. These are truly the first future-proof earbuds from a longevity standpoint in the earbud world. The batteries themselves will provide up to 12 hours on a single charge (without ANC) and six hours with ANC with up to 40 hours overall playtime with the wireless charging case. If you need a quick charge eight minutes gives an hour of listening time. Sound Matters Most: The TW 5 have Sennheiser’s signature sound which is a great thing. They’re open and airy, and no matter how complex the music, everything is exactly as it should sound and again, for me, without the need for any EQ. Bass is solid, vocals are clean and centered and highs crisp without harshness. I’ve listened to many genres, including Symphonic (St. Saens Organ Symphony), Mason Bates (Mothership), Caravan Palace (so much fun) and rock/jazz with heavy bass and vocals. Everything sounded great. Phone calls sound quite good too. I placed a call in a noisy environment and the person I called said I sounded clear, not like I was in a tunnel as other earbuds can sound with calls. The Adaptive ANC works quite well. From my initial experience, ANC is better than the TW 4, which was fine for me to begin with. I’m not an ANC Snob, so it’s not super important to me. Sound matters more and that’s why you invest in Sennheiser headphones to begin with. Overall, these are a great evolution in the Momentum line of earbuds. They sound great, the price of admission is very reasonable for premium sound and the fact you can replace the batteries is simply remarkable to say the least. Sennheiser is very respected in sound, and these are yet another example of just why they are.