Sennheiser’s Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds come with a unique feature: user-replaceable batteries. This applies to both the earbuds and the charging case, with Sennheiser promising the replacement process should take “mere minutes” and requires just a compact screwdriver.
Earbud batteries tend to fail rather quickly, so this is great news for users. The new design of the True Wireless 5 earbuds also brings increased comfort, with a “barely there” fit that testers preferred over the previous generation by 73 percent.
The True Wireless 5 earbuds feature a new design, which looks a bit slimmer when compared to the True Wireless 4. They now offer a more comfortable fit, and the charging case has also been re-designed with a narrower and more pocket-friendly form factor.
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Battery life is also improved with this refresh, with users able to expect 12 hours of playback per charge, and 40 hours total when considering the case. There’s a quick charge capability that can extend listening time by an hour with eight minutes at the outlet.
Voice calls should be improved this go-around, thanks to an AI speech enhancement algorithm. The ANC system has been refreshed, with a new ear tip and a four-microphone array, which Sennheiser says will “maximize noise cancelling performance while delivering the series’ most natural-sounding, real-time transparency mode.”
The buds feature Sennheiser’s 7mm TrueResponse transducer and stream via Bluetooth 6.0, which means they can handle music up to 24-bit and 96kHz. There’s also a free app with an 8-band EQ for making minor adjustments, and spatial audio is even on the menu here, thanks to head-tracking accelerometers.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds will be available from September 3, with five different colorways, all priced at $300. The combination of improved battery life, new design, and advanced audio features makes these earbuds an attractive option for users who want a high-quality listening experience.
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With the release of the True Wireless 5 earbuds, Sennheiser is likely to appeal to a wide range of users, from audiophiles to casual listeners. They come with user-replaceable batteries, a significant selling point, and may help to set them apart from other options on the market.
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds will be available from authorized retailers starting September 3. More information about the earbuds, including specifications and features, can be found on the Sennheiser website.
They will be priced at $300.