Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL and Sony WH-1000XM5. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour Sandy white Black | Silver
Body Material Steel -
Earpad Material Sheep leather -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL.
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), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 6 - 23000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL.
Max Sound Pressure 99 dB -
Diaphragm - 30 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
MICROPHONE Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dB -
Microphones Included 2 8 Sony WH-1000XM5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls Volume, balance, microphone on/mute, play/pause, auto shut off on/off switch -
CABLE Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Features Transparent Hearing mode Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 32 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.5 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL recharge faster than Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL.
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 5 JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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