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Audio Technica ATH-R70xa vs Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless

What ATH-R70xa does better (4) and where Momentum 5 Wireless wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-R70xa
Audio Technica · 2025ATH-R70xa
4 advantages≈ $370
vs
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless
Sennheiser · 2026Momentum 5 Wireless
7.6Score
1 advantage≈ $380
Higher score
3.8Noise control & calls6.0

Why is ATH-R70xa better than Momentum 5 Wireless?

  1. Weight199 g vs 290 g+46%
  2. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  3. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 15,000 Hz2.7×
  4. Driver size45 mm vs 42 mm+7%

Why is Momentum 5 Wireless better than ATH-R70xa?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · ATH-R70xa: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOn-earOver-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size45 mm42 mm
Number of drivers1—
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz15,000 Hz
Impedance470 Ω520 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB108 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Head tracking—Yes
Dolby Atmos—Yes
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—4
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—57 h
Battery life with ANC—57 h
Battery capacity—700 mAh
Charging time—2 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Low-latency game mode—Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Weight199 g290 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlackBronze, Black, Denim, Lavender, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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