By: Aaron Lai
November 13, 2026
Recently, I started playing ball hockey again after a couple of years of hiatus. I told others that I had stopped primarily because of how competitive it had become when I first started, but I also started getting lazy. In more recent times, I have recognized my inability to do cardio for a long time, so I thought these weekly games would be a kick in the right direction. In my first week after the first shift, I was already exhausted. It was because of how out of shape I am, but also because I was making bad decisions. I would be late in my positioning, but my over-correction would put me even more out of place and spend more energy. During the games, I usually stay back and play defense, because I think preventing a goal is just as important as scoring one. However, to do this, I need to be in the right places when the ball is not on my stick. It was clear to me while I knew hockey conceptually, it took me a bit of time since my earlier appearance to get back to doing the right things. In a similar stance, it has been quite a long time since we reviewed a Sennheiser product, but the last one we reviewed was the original Momentum True Wireless. Since those Bluetooth true wireless earphones, it has been more than seven years, and Sennheiser has released three more before we finally have today's aptly named Momentum True Wireless 5. Although Sennheiser has been keeping up with the releases, I must wonder what has changed and what has stayed the same? Do we have another solid product in the form of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5? Let us read on to find out!
Today's review unit of our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 arrived from parent company Sonova Consumer Hearing, whose offices are in the state of Connecticut, USA. Traveling with FedEx and their International Economy shipping, this small, corrugated cardboard box arrived in excellent condition. This arrived at our APH Networks location here in Calgary, Alberta, Canada with some packing paper inside to cushion the contents.
Out of the shipping box, we have the retail container of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5. This is a small box, but understandable given the size of its contents. On the front, we have a black and blue themed shell with the Sennheiser logo on the top left and the brand name on the other corner. Underneath, there is the product name and tagline of "Engineered for serious listeners". The Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds on the box are a scaled-up image. At the bottom, we have three primary features, including its lossless audio, adaptive noise cancellation, and up to 40 hours of battery life. Around the box, we have a few other features and specifications, including the contents of the box as well as labels to show it works with iOS and Android devices. To note, we have the copper version today, which is specified on the side. Otherwise, you can cut the two seals at the back and lift the lid off from the bottom box to get inside.
Before we continue, I have grabbed the specifications from the manufacturer's website for your perusal:
Wearing style: True wireless stereo earphones
Ear coupling: Ear canal
Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0 compliant, class 1, 10 mW (max)
Transmission frequency/modulation: 2,402 MHz to 2,480 MHz; GFSK, π/4 DQPSK / 8DPSK
Supported profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP
Supported codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX™ Adaptive/Lossless
Speaker principle: Dynamic
Speaker type/size: TrueResponse™ dynamic, 7 mm diameter
Speaker frequency range: 5 Hz to 21 kHz
Speaker sensitivity: 107 dB SPL (1 kHz / 1 mW)
Speaker THD: <0,08% (1 kHz / 94 dB)
Active Noise Cancellation: Hybrid Adaptive ANC
Mic principle: MEMS
Mic frequency range: Up to 16 kHz (super wideband telephony mode)
Mic pick-up type: 4 mics per earbud incl. bone conducted mic; AI and beamforming for de-noising
Battery lifespan:
- Up to 12 hrs music playtime with earbuds (ANC off)
- Up to 6 hrs music playtime with earbuds (ANC on)
- Up to 40 hrs overall music playtime with charging case (test condition: iPhone, mid volume level)
Charging time:
- Approx. 1.5 hrs for fully charged, After 8 min charging, 1 hrs music playtime
- Note: Ambient temperatures <15°C or >30°C and Qi wireless charging lead to extended charging times
Battery type:
- Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries
- User replaceable with standard tools
- Left/right earbud: 72 mAh
- Charging case: 760 mAh
Power supply: 5 V⎓, 1000 mA ma;, Charging power up to 5 W, USB C charging socket, no Power Delivery (PD) Qi Wireless Charging (Version 2.1)
Magnetic strength field: Earbuds: 1.48 mT, charging case: 97 mT
Weather resistance: IP54, dust and splash resistant (earbuds only)
Product weight: 62 g (both earbuds and charging case) 7 g (single earbud) / 55 g (charging case
Product dimension: 67.2 x 48.4 x 25.0 mm (charging case with earbuds)
Once you open the box, the first thing you see is a thin paper quick start guide. Underneath, we have the Momentum True Wireless 5 carrying case with the earbuds inside along with three more pairs of ear tips. These are in a cardboard shell. Under that, there is a single USB Type-C to Type-A cable and a small plastic tool. This tool is for taking apart the earbuds, as we will explore later. Finally, at the bottom there are two thick pieces of documentation, which provides more information about the battery and safety.
Page Index
1. Introduction, Packaging, Specifications
2. A Closer Look - Hardware and Software
3. Subjective Audio Analysis
4. Conclusion
