Angeschaut und ausprobiert: Sennheiser TW5: AirPod-Antwort mit zwei Winz-Schrauben

Sennheiser's latest In-Ear headphones, the TW5, have something that neither Apple's AirPods nor other high-end competitors offer: two of the smallest screws you've likely ever seen. Although screws are usually not on users' wishlists for headphones, what lies behind them is significant. These In-Ears feature replaceable batteries. The recent generation of Sennheiser's Momentum-In-Ears brings far more visible and audible changes, including the two tiny screws that allow for easy access to the batteries and charging cases.

The TW5 are wireless in-ear headphones with Bluetooth 6.0 and replaceable batteries, a feature mainly found on large on- or over-ear headphones from Sony or Apple. Long battery life is essential, especially when crucial features like superior noise cancellation suddenly stop working. Sennheiser has addressed this by including replaceable batteries in the TW5.

The compact screw tool for battery replacement is included in the packaging, guiding users through a straightforward seven-step process for swapping batteries in both earphones and the charging case.

While Sennheiser claims the TW5 can provide up to 12 hours of uninterrupted music, the actual playback time drops to 6 hours when noise cancellation is active, due to a slight decrease in battery capacity. Despite the improved design, the higher quality materials used in the V1 model have been replaced by cheaper plastic, a trade-off for the overall sleeker look.

The TW5 fully enclose the ear canal, outperforming most competitors like AirPods by providing passive noise isolation and superior sound quality. The ANC feature isn't as refined as the latest AirPods Pro, but it offers clear, noise-free audio, with the distinction of lowering ambient sounds when activated.