Sennheiser has officially confirmed the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, the next generation of its flagship in-ear earbuds. The new model is now listed for pre-order at €299.90 on Sennheiser’s own store, bringing a redesigned driver, Dolby Atmos spatial audio and user-replaceable batteries to the MOMENTUM lineup’s true wireless side.
Bigger Sound From a Familiar Shape
At the core of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 sits a new TrueResponse transducer, which Sennheiser says is tuned for a more detailed and natural presentation than the outgoing MOMENTUM True Wireless 4. The earbuds also add 3D immersive sound through Dolby Atmos spatial audio, alongside a lossless codec option for listeners who want the highest possible fidelity over a wired or compatible wireless connection.
Bluetooth 6.0 brings multi-device support and steadier connections in crowded environments, while adaptive active noise cancellation adjusts in real time to the listener’s surroundings rather than applying a fixed level of cancellation. Sennheiser also notes that the earbuds are noticeably more comfortable to wear for extended periods than the previous generation, a detail that matters as much for daily commuting as it does for longer listening sessions at home.
Longer Battery Life, Now User-Replaceable
Sennheiser rates the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 for up to 12 hours of playback per charge, extending to 40 hours total with the charging case. A more notable change is that the internal batteries are now user-replaceable, addressing one of the most common long-term complaints about true wireless earbuds: degraded battery life forcing an early upgrade.
Sennheiser also emphasizes call quality, pairing voice accelerometers with AI-powered voice isolation and automatic wind-noise suppression, aimed at keeping calls clear outdoors. IP54 dust and weather resistance rounds out the durability upgrades, and the earbuds pair with the Sennheiser Smart Control Plus app for EQ adjustment, sound-mode switching and a new Advanced Sound Personalization feature.
Pricing and availability
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 is priced at €299.90 including VAT and is currently listed for pre-order directly through Sennheiser’s official European store, with color options including Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim and Lavender. Each unit ships with ear tips in four sizes, a USB-C charging cable and a battery replacement tool.
Building on the MOMENTUM Legacy
The MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 extends a product line that already spans over-ear and true wireless formats, following the recently launched MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones. Bringing Dolby Atmos spatial audio and repairable batteries to the in-ear model signals that Sennheiser sees the true wireless format as a primary battleground rather than a secondary product line, competing directly with premium earbuds from other established headphone manufacturers.
The move toward serviceable batteries is also notable in the context of the wider premium earbuds market, where sustainability and repairability have become recurring criticisms of the true wireless category as a whole. By opening up the battery compartment to end users, Sennheiser is positioning the new model as a longer-term purchase rather than a device meant to be replaced every two or three years, a stance that fits with the brand’s broader reputation for durable, serviceable audio equipment across its headphone and microphone ranges.
Key specifications
- Model: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
- Wearing style: true wireless stereo in-ear earphones
- Transducer: TrueResponse, high-fidelity tuning
- Spatial audio: Dolby Atmos, 3D immersive sound
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 6.0, class 1, multi-device
- Battery life: up to 12 hours per charge, 40 hours with case; user-replaceable batteries
- Durability: IP54 dust and weather protection
- Call quality: voice accelerometers, AI voice isolation, wind-noise suppression
- App: Sennheiser Smart Control Plus with Advanced Sound Personalization
- Price: €299.90 (incl. VAT), pre-order
