Noise-cancelling headphones · Ranked #10 of 23 · Best for sound and battery

Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless

85
Highly rated
Average of 7 professional reviews
6 of 7 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 7 reviews landedRange 80–95

Exact average 85.1 · all scores printed by the outlets

Sennheiser Momentum 5 WirelessImage: Sennheiser

7 professional reviewers tested the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: sound quality and battery life. Most common complaint: controls and app.

Reviewed by Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, CNET and 4 more

The catch: Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose, and the design is plain.

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What 7 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 95
    Expert ReviewsThe outlet's top rating, counted as 95 · Hands-on review · 2026

    Excellent-sounding, long-lasting headphones with strong ANC and a repairable design.

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  2. 90
    Trusted ReviewsHands-on review · 2026

    Classy, musical headphones with natural, revealing sound that arguably lead their price bracket.

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  3. 86
    CNETHands-on review · 2026

    Detailed, accurate sound and much better noise cancelling fix the predecessor's main weakness.

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  4. 85
    EngadgetHands-on review · 2026

    Four years in the making, the upgrade brings better sound and much improved noise cancelling, making the wait worthwhile.

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  5. 80
    WIREDHands-on review

    Likable, comfortable headphones with warm sound, huge battery life, wide codec support and a battery you can swap yourself.

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  6. 80
    TechRadarHands-on review · 2026

    Packed with personalisation features and very long battery life, but the default sound needs tuning to shine and noise cancelling is underwhelming for the price tier.

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  7. 80
    Android CentralHands-on review · 2026

    Warm, detailed sound, long battery life and a user-replaceable battery make these easy to recommend for listeners who put sound ahead of noise cancelling.

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What critics praise most

Sound quality7 of 7
Battery life7 of 7
Noise cancelling3 of 7

What critics dislike most

Controls and app2 of 7
Price2 of 7

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Common questions

Is the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless worth it?

Most critics think so: 6 of 7 recommend it. Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose, and the design is plain.

Do critics agree about the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless?

Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (WIRED) to 95 (Expert Reviews), a spread of 15 points across 7 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.

What do critics dislike about the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless?

Controls and app (2 of 7 reviews), Price (2 of 7 reviews).

What is the best alternative to the Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless?

The Dali IO-8 (critic score 93), top pick, narrowly.