Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 Review Roundup: Replaceable Batteries, Dolby Atmos, and $299 Price Win Praise

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 ($299.95) are drawing strong reviews from Tom's Guide, Engadget, SoundGuys, and Popular Science — with the replaceable battery system earning the most attention.

Replaceable Batteries Change the Game

Both the earbuds and the charging case use user-replaceable batteries that swap out with a small included screwdriver in minutes — no adhesive, no heat gun, no service appointment. Sennheiser says replacement batteries will be available through their website. This is an industry first for premium true wireless earbuds and directly tackles the e-waste problem that kills most earbuds after 2–3 years of battery degradation.

Sound and Spatial Audio

Native Dolby Atmos with head tracking is a flagship addition, using accelerometers in each earpiece to anchor soundstage to the screen. Bluetooth 6.0 and aptX Lossless support deliver the highest-quality wireless codec available. An eight-band EQ offers more precise tuning than the five bands on the Momentum TW 4. Reviewers praised bass depth and overall clarity as a meaningful step up from the previous generation.

ANC: Improved but Not Class-Leading

Active noise cancellation has been upgraded with better low-frequency attenuation, but Tom's Guide and SoundGuys both note it still trails the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds and AirPods Pro 3 in overall noise reduction. Call quality also lags behind Sony and Apple. For buyers who prioritize ANC above all else, the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds at $152 on Amazon remain the pick.

Available Now

The MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 launched September 3 in five colors: Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, and Lavender. Battery life is rated at 12 hours in the buds, 40 hours total with the case. For buyers on the previous generation, the Momentum TW 4 is now $157 on Amazon — a strong value if you don't need the replaceable battery feature. Compare all earbuds in our earbuds guide.