Sennheiser introduced the subsequent model of its flagship wi-fi earbuds with a significant redesign specializing in sustainability. The corporate claims the brand new design improves the Momentum True Wi-fi 5’s “consolation, stability, and portability,” however a extra compelling cause to improve is that you just received’t have to exchange them in a number of years once they cease holding a cost. Each the Momentum 5 earbuds and their charging case function user-replaceable batteries which are accessible utilizing a compact screwdriver as an alternative of getting to hack via layers of glue.
The Momentum True Wi-fi 5 will likely be accessible beginning on September third for $299.95, which is identical value because the Momentum 4 that launched in early 2024. Shade choices embody 5 metallic finishes: lavender, copper, denim, graphite, and cream.
Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay Eleven earbuds launched in late 2024 with replaceable batteries, however customers have to ship them in so an expert technician can do the swap. Different earbuds permit customers to replace the battery in the charging case, however the Momentum 5 be a part of the Fairphone Fairbuds as one of many few choices the place customers can exchange the buds’ batteries themselves. On prime of that, the Momentum 5’s battery life has been boosted to as much as 12 hours per cost, or as much as 40 in whole when paired with the Qi-compatible and now slimmer charging case. The Momentum 4 topped out at 7.5 hours alone, or as much as 30 hours with their case.
Different enhancements embody a redesigned ear tip that works alongside a revised adaptive ANC system to enhance noise canceling, and help for Dolby Atmos and spatial audio with the addition of interactive head monitoring. Sennheiser additionally claims the Momentum 5 will supply extra secure wi-fi connections with help for Bluetooth 6.0 and a “strong mode” that improves connectivity in environments with lots of interference.
