Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 / Apple AirPods 4

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: MTW5 · Graphite · MTW5 L / R earbuds and MTW5 C case

Apple AirPods 4: AirPods 4 (2024), the basic model without active noise cancellation; USB‑C charging case. The same-design AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and the AirPods Pro models are separate.

SpecificationSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5Apple AirPods 4
Release year20262024
Announcement / availability20 August / 3 September 2026 Sennheiser—
Design / driverIn-ear; 7 mm dynamic TrueResponse Sennheiser—
Bluetooth6.0; two active connections Sennheiser—
Audio codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive / Lossless Sennheiser—
Audio modesHi-Res: 24-bit/96 kHz; Lossless: 16-bit/44.1 kHz

Requires compatible source and app selection; these are different transmission modes.

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Noise controlHybrid adaptive ANC, wind reduction, transparency SennheiserVent system for pressure equalisation; active noise cancellation only on the separately sold ANC model

At launch Apple offered two distinct models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation. This model has an open design that does not seal the ear canal.

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MicrophonesFour per earbud, including bone-conduction microphone Sennheiser—
PlaybackUp to 12 hours ANC off / 6 on; up to 40 hours with case

iPhone, medium volume; actual conditions affect endurance.

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Battery replacementUser-replaceable earbud and case batteries Sennheiser—
ChargingUSB-C 5 V/1 A; Qi 2.1 SennheiserCharging case with USB‑C port; USB‑C cable sold separately

Apple says the case is more than 10 percent smaller in volume than its predecessor. Charging with an Apple Watch charger or Qi-certified charger is specific to the ANC model.

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Charge timeAbout 1.5 hours; 8-minute charge for 1 hour of music Sennheiser—
ProtectionIP54 for earbuds only Sennheiser—
WeightAbout 7 g per earbud; case 55 g; total 69 g Sennheiser—
Case size67.2 × 48.4 × 25 mm Sennheiser—
AppSmart Control Plus; iOS / Android Sennheiser—
LE Audio / AuracastListed as future firmware features in manufacturer FAQ Sennheiser—
Type—Open-fit (no silicone tips) wireless earbuds; USB‑C charging case

This is the basic AirPods 4 without active noise cancellation. The identical-looking “AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation” is a separate product.

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Audio technology—Custom high‑excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier; Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ

Adaptive EQ tunes the sound to the fit in the ear. Spatial Audio needs supported content; the personal profile is created with an iPhone that has a TrueDepth camera.

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Chip—H2 headphone chip

H2 enables Voice Isolation, Siri Interactions with head gestures and Personalised Spatial Audio.

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Microphones and sensors—Dual beamforming microphones, inward‑facing microphone, optical in‑ear sensor, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometers, force sensor

The speech-detecting accelerometer helps detect when you are speaking; the optical sensor resumes playback when the bud is put in.

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Controls—Press the stem: once to play/pause or answer, twice to skip forward or end a call, three times to skip back, press and hold for Siri; “Siri” voice activation; nod or shake your head to answer calls

Apple’s control list does not include volume adjustment on the stem.

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Durability—IP54 dust, sweat and water resistance (earbuds and case)

According to Apple this is for non-water sports and exercise; resistance is not permanent and may decrease with wear. Do not charge when wet.

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Battery—Up to 5 hours listening per charge; up to 30 hours total with the case; 5 minutes in the case ≈ 1 hour listening

Apple measured these figures at 50% volume with Spatial Audio off.

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Connectivity—Bluetooth 5.3

It works as a Bluetooth headset with Android and other devices, but Apple says functions may be limited. Full features require current iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS or tvOS.

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Size and weight—Earbud: 30.2 × 18.3 × 18.1 mm, 4.3 g; case: 46.2 × 50.1 × 21.2 mm, 32.3 g Apple
Accessibility—Live Listen, headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations Apple