Headphones / Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
57-hour battery and a user-replaceable cell — built to outlast its rivals.
Wins overall by 0.1 points
Quick Verdict
This is close. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless edges ahead by 0.1 points, but that margin is inside the noise — the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) is a defensible pick on its own terms. The most effective ANC you can buy, and the most comfortable flagship here.
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) 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
| Spec | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.95 | $449.00 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Battery Life (hrs) | 57✓ | 30 |
| Battery (ANC off) (hrs) | Sennheiser quotes only the 57-hour ANC-on figure | 45 |
| Quick Charge (min for 3hrs) | 4.3✓ | 15 |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 (Bluetooth 6.0 promised via future firmware) | 5.4 |
| Weight (g) | 290 | 250✓ |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | Not published by Bose |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Adaptive hybrid ANC with four microphones per side and beamforming; Sennheiser claims up to 3x better reduction of ambient voice chatter than the MOMENTUM 4 | Adaptive ANC with updated ActiveSense and CustomTune ear-canal calibration, with manual ANC levels in the app |
| Multipoint Pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones (mics) | 8 | Not published by Bose for the Ultra |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Water Resistance | None | None |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
| Colors | Black, Denim, White | Black, White Smoke, Midnight Violet |
Category Scores
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) 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 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.
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).
Pros & Cons
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
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
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FAQs
Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) 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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless worth the price difference over the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
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 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)?+
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless ships with a 12-month warranty; the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) 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.