Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: MTW5 · Graphite · MTW5 L / R earbuds and MTW5 C case
Google Pixel Buds 2a: Pixel Buds 2a in-ear earbuds with a USB-C charging case; the Fog, Berry, Iris and Hazel colours share the same hardware. The Pixel Buds A-Series and Pixel Buds Pro 2 are separate models.
| Specification | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 | Google Pixel Buds 2a |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Announcement / availability | 20 August / 3 September 2026 Sennheiser | — |
| Design / driver | In-ear; 7 mm dynamic TrueResponse Sennheiser | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0; two active connections Sennheiser | — |
| Audio codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive / Lossless Sennheiser | — |
| Audio modes | Hi-Res: 24-bit/96 kHz; Lossless: 16-bit/44.1 kHz Sennheiser | — |
| Noise control | Hybrid adaptive ANC, wind reduction, transparency Sennheiser | — |
| Microphones | Four per earbud, including bone-conduction microphone Sennheiser | — |
| Playback | Up to 12 hours ANC off / 6 on; up to 40 hours with case Sennheiser | — |
| Battery replacement | User-replaceable earbud and case batteries Sennheiser | — |
| Charging | USB-C 5 V/1 A; Qi 2.1 Sennheiser | — |
| Charge time | About 1.5 hours; 8-minute charge for 1 hour of music Sennheiser | — |
| Protection | IP54 for earbuds only Sennheiser | — |
| Weight | About 7 g per earbud; case 55 g; total 69 g Sennheiser | — |
| Case size | 67.2 × 48.4 × 25 mm Sennheiser | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus; iOS / Android Sennheiser | — |
| LE Audio / Auracast | Listed as future firmware features in manufacturer FAQ Sennheiser | — |
| Type | — | In-ear true wireless; wing-tip stabiliser, four ear-tip sizes (XS, S, M, L) Google |
| Processor | — | Google Tensor A1 in each earbud Google |
| Driver | — | 11 mm dynamic driver Google |
| Noise cancelling | — | Active noise cancellation (Silent Seal 1.5); transparency mode; active in-ear pressure relief Google |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.4; pairs with Bluetooth 4.0+ devices Google |
| Calls | — | Two microphones per earbud; Bluetooth super wideband; Clear Calling; wind-blocking mesh Google |
| Battery | — | ANC on: 7 hours (20 hours with case); ANC off: 10 hours (27 hours with case); 5 minutes of charging gives 1 hour Google |
| Charging case | — | USB-C charging; no wireless charging listed Google |
| Durability | — | Earbuds IP54, case IPX4 Google |
| Sensors | — | Capacitive touch controls; IR proximity sensor for in-ear detection; Hall sensor in the case Google |
| Size and weight | — | Earbud 23.1 × 16.0 × 17.8 mm, 4.7 g; case 50.0 × 24.5 × 57.2 mm, 47.6 g with earbuds Google |
| Updates | — | Automatic security updates for at least three years from first availability on the US Google Store Google |
| Colours | — | Fog, Berry, Iris, Hazel Google |