Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 vs Xiaomi Buds 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 Xiaomi Buds 5 overall by 11 points (83 vs 72 out of 100).
  • Key differences: battery life per charge, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has 12 vs 3.5 h; total battery life with case, where Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has 40 vs 20 h; weight per earbud, where Xiaomi Buds 5 is 2.8 g lighter; only Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 has wireless charging case; case weight, where Xiaomi Buds 5 is 18 g lighter.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 leads overall
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 · 86 overall, #2 of 68
83
Xiaomi Buds 5 · 78 overall, #26 of 68
72
Key differences
  • Battery Life per ChargeSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 12 vs 3.5 h
  • Total Battery Life with CaseSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 40 vs 20 h
  • Weight per EarbudXiaomi Buds 5 2.8 g lighter
  • Wireless Charging CaseSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 only
  • Case WeightXiaomi Buds 5 18 g lighter

Scores by Category

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

CategoryMomentum True Wireless 5Buds 5Lead
Noise Cancelling
+6
Battery
+63
Connectivity
Tie
Build
+27
Audio
Tie
Calls
+8

Physical Comparison

Momentum True Wireless 5
55g
Weight
Buds 5
36.6g
Weight
Momentum True Wireless 5
7g
Weight
Buds 5
4.2g
Weight

Value for Money

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

Detailed Specifications

Audio

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

Noise Cancelling

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
Buds 5
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Yes
Transparency Mode
Yes
N/A

Battery

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
Buds 5
Battery Life per Charge
12 h243% more
3.5 h
Total Battery Life with Case
40 h100% more
20 h
Quick Charge
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging Case
Yes
No

Connectivity

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
Buds 5
Bluetooth Version
Multipoint Connection
Yes
Yes

Calls

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

Build

Feature
Momentum True Wireless 5
Buds 5
IP Rating
Weight per Earbud
7 g
4.2 g40% less
Case Weight
55 g
36.6 g33% 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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