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Sennheiser Launches Momentum 5 Wireless Headphones at $400

Sennheiser Hearing introduced the Momentum 5 Wireless over-ear headphones with upgraded noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio certification, and a user-replaceable battery. The model ships June 16 in black, white, and blue.

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Sennheiser Hearing announced the Momentum 5 Wireless headphones, the next model in its flagship over-ear line. The new headphones retain the 42 mm transducers used in the Momentum 4 but add Hi-Res Audio certification and support for Snapdragon Sound codecs up to aptX Lossless.

The company said the design changes focus on audio performance and active noise cancellation. Four microphones per ear cup replace the previous two, which Sennheiser claims improves voice isolation by up to three times and delivers more natural call quality.

Battery life is rated at 57 hours with ANC active, three hours less than the prior model. The 700 mAh cell can be swapped by the user with a Phillips-head screwdriver, and the headphones ship with plastic-free packaging that is 20 percent smaller than before. 0 compatibility. 4.

90 in the eurozone. Colors offered are black, white, and blue. "With Momentum 5 Wireless, we focused on refining the entire experience without straying from the formula that made its predecessor such a success," product manager Sreenath 'Sri' Unnikrishnan said.

"With our new user-swappable battery, adaptable hardware, and shift to compact, plastic-free packaging, our customers will feel proud to choose a headphone meant to last," president of Sennheiser Consumer Audio Lilika Beck said. 5 mm analog cable, and a carry case.

They weigh 290 g and support SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, and Snapdragon Sound codecs.

Key Facts

$399.99
U.S. retail price for Momentum 5 Wireless headphones
June 16
global availability date for the new model
57 hours
battery life with ANC enabled
Four microphones
per ear cup for improved noise cancellation
User-replaceable
700 mAh battery accessible with Phillips screwdriver

Story Timeline

2 events
  1. Jun 16, 2026

    Momentum 5 Wireless headphones become available worldwide at $399.99.

    2 sourcesForbes · Engadget
  2. May 26, 2026

    Sennheiser Hearing announced the Momentum 5 Wireless model and its specifications.

    2 sourcesForbes · Engadget

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Sennheiser Hearing will begin global shipments of the Momentum 5 Wireless on June 16.

  2. 02

    Buyers can replace the battery themselves, extending product lifespan.

  3. 03

    Firmware updates will add Dolby Atmos with head tracking after launch.

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