Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free and Sony WF-1000XM5. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 40 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black, red Black | Silver
Earpad Material Stainless steel -
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 15 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.5% -
Sensitivity 118 dB -
Impedance 28 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features Voice control Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track, reject call -
CABLE Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 86 mAh -
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser MOMENTUM Free Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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