Sennheiser gives its flagship true wireless earbuds a full revamp, complete with Bluetooth 6 and replaceable batteries
Clearly aiming for the wireless earbud supremacy, Sennheiser has rebuilt its flagship buds from the ground up.
Sennheiser has unveiled the Momentum True Wireless 5, their latest true wireless earbuds. The new earbuds have a completely redesigned enclosure and offer several improvements over their predecessor. They feature Bluetooth 6.0 with aptX Adaptive, Dolby Atmos, and replaceable batteries. The earbuds are available for purchase starting September 3 at the same price as the previous generation in the US, but with a higher price in the UK and Australia.
The Momentum True Wireless 5 have a "barely there" fit with a newly streamlined silhouette, making them more comfortable than the previous generation. Four ear-tip sizes are included to help users achieve the perfect seal. The earbuds are equipped with Sennheiser's 7mm TrueResponse dynamic driver, which offers a balance of detail, bass, and clarity.
Bluetooth 6.0 enables the earbuds to support high-resolution wireless audio up to 24-bit/96kHz from compatible sources. The ANC system has been revised with a redesigned ear tip and four-mic array per bud to maximize noise cancellation performance. There are eight system sensors, including six microphones and two bone-conduction voice accelerometers, to isolate voice during phone calls.
The earbuds offer up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge (up from 7.5 hours) and a total of 40 hours with the charging case (up from 30 hours). They also feature a replaceable battery system, which should extend their usable lifespan significantly. The earbuds are IP54-rated for dust, sweat, and splash resistance, and have a perforated microphone plate to reduce wind interference during voice calls.
The Momentum True Wireless 5 will be available in Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, and Lavender finishes for $300 / £250 / AU$499 from September 3.
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