Sennheiser launches MOMENTUM 5 Wireless headphones

Sennheiser has announced the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless, a new over-ear Bluetooth headphone in its consumer wireless range. The launch gives the series a 2026 refresh, with changes focused on portable listening, noise control and longer service life.

The model will be offered in Black, White and Denim finishes. Sennheiser is also tying part of the product story to durability, with a user-replaceable battery and compact plastic-free packaging.

Dolby Atmos with head-tracking is described as requiring a firmware update through the Smart Control Plus app and Atmos-enabled source content. App support is provided through Sennheiser Smart Control Plus for iOS and Android.

Key specifications

Driver

42 mm transducer manufactured at Sennheiser's Tullamore, Ireland facility

Noise control

Hybrid Adaptive ANC, transparency mode, beamforming microphones, Own Voice Detection and automatic wind-noise suppression

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.4, with Bluetooth 6.X readiness planned via future firmware

Codec support

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive and Snapdragon Sound

Battery

User-replaceable 700 mAh lithium-ion battery

Battery life

Up to 57 hours per charge with ANC engaged

Weight

Approximately 290 g

Finish

Black, White and Denim

US availability starts June 16, 2026 through sennheiser-hearing.com and select retailers. The official US product page lists the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless at $399.95 USD, while Sennheiser's newsroom announcement lists a suggested retail price of $569.95 CAD.

Sources

- audioXpress - Sennheiser Introduces Momentum 5 Wireless with Much Improved ANC and Dolby Atmos Support
- Darko.Audio - Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless: what’s new (and what isn’t)?