90
Billy Steele
Engadget
“Overall, the Momentum 5 is noticeably better at blocking noise in general compared to the Momentum 4, which means Sennheiser solved one of its last remaining shortcomings versus the likes of Bose and Sony.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- User‑replaceable battery
- Improved sound quality
- Enhanced ANC with four microphones
- Premium design details
- Comfortable fit for hours
- 8‑band EQ
Points of Contention
- Some songs lack energy in mix
- No head‑tracking feature yet
- Noise cancellation below top competitors
- No inward folding mechanism
- Not suitable for sports use
- No IP rating for dust protection
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Christian de Looper
PCMag
“making it our Editors' Choice for noise-cancelling headphones.”
80
RTINGS.com
RTINGS
“With this iteration, Sennheiser has launched their MOMENTUM lineup into the same price bracket as Bose and Sony, but value-wise, the gap in performance makes them a less compelling option.”
