Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 vs Sony WF-1000XM6

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 Sony WF-1000XM6 overall by 6 points (81 vs 75 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has 12 vs 8 h; total battery life with case, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has 40 vs 24 h; IP rating, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has IP54 vs IPX4; Bluetooth version, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has Bluetooth 6.0 vs Bluetooth 5.3; case weight, where Sony WF-1000XM6 is 8 g lighter.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 leads overall
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 · 86 overall, #2 of 68
81
Sony WF-1000XM6 · 82 overall, #14 of 68
75
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 12 vs 8 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 40 vs 24 h
  • IP RatingSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 IP54 vs IPX4
  • Bluetooth VersionSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 Bluetooth 6.0 vs Bluetooth 5.3
  • Case WeightSony WF-1000XM6 8 g lighter

Scores by Category

Momentum True Wireless 5 wins 2 of 6 categories

CategoryMomentum True Wireless 5WF-1000XM6Lead
Noise Cancelling
Tie
Battery
+24
Connectivity
+3
Build
Tie
Audio
Tie
Calls
Tie

Physical Comparison

Momentum True Wireless 5
55g
Weight
WF-1000XM6
47g
Weight
Momentum True Wireless 5
7g
Weight
WF-1000XM6
6.5g
Weight

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Audio

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
Spatial Audio with Head Tracking
Yes
Yes

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes

Battery

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
Battery Life per Charge
12 h50% more
8 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h67% more
24 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
Yes

Connectivity

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
Microphones per Earbud
4
4

Build

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
WF-1000XM6
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
7 g
6.5 g7% less
Case Weight
55 g
47 g15% 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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