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Headphones / Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Best Overall (Close Call)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

57-hour battery and a user-replaceable cell — built to outlast its rivals.

Wins overall by 0.1 points

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Quick Verdict

Too close to call on score alone: 0.1 points separate them. 57-hour battery and a user-replaceable cell — built to outlast its rivals. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) answers with a different set of strengths, so let the categories below decide it.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless are both closely matched headphones models, and the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is $49.10 cheaper than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) ($399.95 vs $449). On Battery, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads (10.0 vs 8.0/10) — playtime, standby, and charging speed. On Travel, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads (9.5 vs 8.0/10) — foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips. On Noise Cancelling, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads (9.9 vs 8.5/10) — how well ambient noise is blocked. Overall, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless scores 8.5/10 across our 10 scoring categories versus 8.4/10 for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), though the gap is close enough that your specific use case should decide it. Below, we break down the full spec sheet, category-by-category scores, and exactly who should buy which one.

Side-by-Side Comparison

SpecBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Price$449.00$399.95
Release Year20252026
Battery Life (hrs)3057
Battery (ANC off) (hrs)45Sennheiser quotes only the 57-hour ANC-on figure
Quick Charge (min for 3hrs)154.3
Bluetooth Version5.45.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 promised via future firmware)
Weight (g)250290
Driver Size (mm)Not published by Bose42
Active Noise CancellingAdaptive ANC with updated ActiveSense and CustomTune ear-canal calibration, with manual ANC levels in the appAdaptive hybrid ANC with four microphones per side and beamforming; Sennheiser claims up to 3x better reduction of ambient voice chatter than the MOMENTUM 4
Multipoint PairingYesYes
Microphones (mics)Not published by Bose for the Ultra8
FoldableYesNo
Water ResistanceNoneNone
App EQYesYes
Warranty12 months12 months
ColorsBlack, White Smoke, Midnight VioletBlack, Denim, White

Category Scores

BatteryPlaytime, standby, and charging speed
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
8.0
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
10.0
Noise CancellingHow well ambient noise is blocked
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
9.9
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.5
ComfortClamp force, padding, and weight for long sessions
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
9.2
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.0
Sound QualityDriver performance, tuning, and detail
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
8.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
9.2
Call & Mic QualityVoice clarity and background noise rejection on calls
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
8.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.0
TravelFoldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
9.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.0
GamingLatency, low-lag mode support, and soundstage
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
7.0
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
7.5
ValueFeatures and performance relative to price
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
7.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.5
DurabilityBuild materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
7.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.5
FeaturesApp ecosystem, multipoint, spatial audio, extras
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
8.5
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
8.5
BatteryNoise CancellingComfortSound QualityCall & Mic QualityTravelGamingValueDurabilityFeatures
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Battery

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads clearly here, 10.0 against 8.0 — a 2.0-point margin on playtime, standby, and charging speed. If that is what you are buying for, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Noise Cancelling

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads clearly here, 9.9 against 8.5 — a 1.4-point margin on how well ambient noise is blocked. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless does not close the gap elsewhere.

Comfort

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads clearly here, 9.2 against 8.0 — a 1.2-point margin on clamp force, padding, and weight for long sessions. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless does not close the gap elsewhere.

Sound Quality

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads clearly here, 9.2 against 8.5 — a 0.7-point margin on driver performance, tuning, and detail. If that is what you are buying for, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Call & Mic Quality

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads clearly here, 8.5 against 8.0 — a 0.5-point margin on voice clarity and background noise rejection on calls. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless does not close the gap elsewhere.

Travel

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) leads clearly here, 9.5 against 8.0 — a 1.5-point margin on foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips. If that is what you are buying for, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless does not close the gap elsewhere.

Gaming

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads clearly here, 7.5 against 7.0 — a 0.5-point margin on latency, low-lag mode support, and soundstage. If that is what you are buying for, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Value

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on features and performance relative to price. If that is what you are buying for, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Durability

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless leads clearly here, 8.5 against 7.5 — a 1.0-point margin on build materials, hinge quality, and reported longevity. If that is what you are buying for, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) does not close the gap elsewhere.

Features

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless are level here, at 8.5/10 each. app ecosystem, multipoint, spatial audio, extras is not what separates these two — look to the categories where the scores diverge.

Best For

Choose the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) if…

  • Travel matters most to you — the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores 9.5/10 here (foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips).
  • Noise Cancelling matters most to you — the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores 9.9/10 here (how well ambient noise is blocked).
  • Comfort matters most to you — the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores 9.2/10 here (clamp force, padding, and weight for long sessions).

Choose the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless if…

  • Battery matters most to you — the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless scores 10.0/10 here (playtime, standby, and charging speed).
  • Value matters most to you — the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless scores 8.5/10 here (features and performance relative to price).
  • You want to spend less — it's $49.10 cheaper.

Pros & Cons

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)

Pros

  • +The most effective noise cancelling available, narrowly ahead of Sony
  • +CustomTune ear-canal calibration genuinely improves both ANC and sound
  • +aptX Adaptive and USB-C lossless added this generation
  • +Lightest flagship here at 250g and superbly comfortable

Cons

  • Wired listening still requires battery power, unlike most rivals
  • Immersive Audio costs you seven hours of battery
  • No LDAC
  • Bose publishes neither driver size nor microphone count
  • Only an iterative update over the first generation

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Pros

  • +User-replaceable battery — these should outlive every other flagship here
  • +57 hours with ANC on is far ahead of Sony or Bose
  • +aptX Lossless, with the widest codec support of any headphone here
  • +42mm drivers and excellent, natural tuning

Cons

  • Folds flat but does not fold in, so the case is large
  • ANC still trails Bose and Sony
  • Bluetooth 6.0 and Dolby Atmos are promised firmware features that have not shipped
  • No LDAC
  • No IP rating

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FAQs

Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) or Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless better overall?+

Based on our 10-category scoring, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless comes out ahead overall. See the full breakdown in the scores section above — the right pick still depends on which categories matter most for your use case.

Which is better for Battery, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) or the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless scores higher on Battery (10.0/10 vs 8.0/10) — playtime, standby, and charging speed.

Which is better for Travel, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) or the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores higher on Travel (9.5/10 vs 8.0/10) — foldability, case, ANC on planes, battery for long trips.

Which is better for Noise Cancelling, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) or the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores higher on Noise Cancelling (9.9/10 vs 8.5/10) — how well ambient noise is blocked.

Which is better for Comfort, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) or the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) scores higher on Comfort (9.2/10 vs 8.0/10) — clamp force, padding, and weight for long sessions.

Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) worth the price difference over the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless is the cheaper option at $399.95 versus $449. Whether the pricier model is "worth it" depends on how much you value its lead in Battery.

What's the warranty on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) vs the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless?+

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) ships with a 12-month warranty; the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless ships with a 12-month warranty. Always confirm current terms on the manufacturer's site before buying.

Should I wait for the next model instead of buying either of these?+

If either model is more than two years old, a successor may be close — check the "Latest Model" link on each product page. Otherwise, both are current, well-supported options and there's no strong reason to wait.

Cheaper Option

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — $399.95

Premium Option

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) — $449.00

Specifications and prices for both products last verified . Scores are calculated from published specifications — see how we compare products.

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