Our Verdict

A sound that’s great out of the box and can be extensively tuned with an eight-band EQ – that’s a win in my book. The Sennheiser Momentum 5 is a winning pair of headphones that I think will particularly suit those who are dipping their toes in the world of premium cans for the first time. It’s not a big upgrade over the cheaper Momentum 4, but future-proof features like the replaceable battery could make it the better investment in the long term.

For

Great stock sound

Eight-band EQ

Replaceable battery

Portable dimensions

Comfortable fit

Against

Cheaper Momentum 4 still an option

Non-folding design

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