Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 vs Apple AirPods 5

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

  • Sound quality isn't scored yet (we have no measured audio data), so the score covers features, battery, noise cancelling and build.

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 leads Apple AirPods 5 overall by 8 points (83 vs 75 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has 12 vs 6 h; weight per earbud, where Apple AirPods 5 is 2.7 g lighter; only Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has wireless charging case; IP rating, where Apple AirPods 5 has IP57 vs IP54; Bluetooth version, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has Bluetooth 6.0 vs Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Best value: Apple AirPods 5 (from $129) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 leads overall
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 · 86 overall, #2 of 68
83
Apple AirPods 5 · 81 overall, #18 of 68
75
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 12 vs 6 h
  • Weight per EarbudApple AirPods 5 2.7 g lighter
  • Wireless Charging CaseSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 only
  • IP RatingApple AirPods 5 IP57 vs IP54
  • Bluetooth VersionSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Bluetooth 6.0 vs Bluetooth 5.3

Scores by Category

Momentum True Wireless 5 wins 3 of 6 categories · AirPods 5 wins 1

CategoryMomentum True Wireless 5AirPods 5Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+51
Connectivity
+16
Build
+37
Audio
Tie
Calls
+8

Physical Comparison

Momentum True Wireless 5
55g
Weight
AirPods 5
32.3g
Weight
Momentum True Wireless 5
7g
Weight
AirPods 5
4.3g
Weight

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
Battery Life per Charge
12 h100% more
6 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h
N/A
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
No

Connectivity

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
N/A

Calls

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
Microphones per Earbud
433% more
3

Build

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
AirPods 5
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
7 g
4.3 g39% less
Case Weight
55 g
32.3 g41% less

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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