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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and use during exercise, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds are a more suitable choice because they're sweatproof and have a smaller form factor. However, if you're focused on the best sound quality, especially for music and long flights, and want superior noise cancellation, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones would be better, despite being bulkier and less suitable for exercise. Both offer good build quality and similar comfort, but the Sonys also have a longer battery life, which might be beneficial for extended use without frequent charging. Keep in mind that the Sennheisers are stemless earbuds which might be more discreet, whereas the Sonys are sizeable over-ear headphones that provide a more immersive listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
6.0
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Phone Calls
6.2
5.5
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.4
6.0
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
6.5
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 is only fair.
Battery
5.5 Hours
40.3 Hours
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$195
$398
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$350
$400
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 has a price of $195 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
Gaming
5.3
5.6
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.4
5.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.2
8.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 to have excellent build quality, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 has very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$195 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.3/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.1/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.5 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.1 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 28 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9.2/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 249.4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | November 2022
"They are more comfortable and nicer to use than their predecessors, battery life is better and noise-cancelling is now included as part of the package. They’re easy to live with and you could happily listen to them for hours on end without reaching for the pause button. If your budget allows, your ears will be handsomely rewarded."
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
About Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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