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Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3 vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5

What ATH-TWX9MK3 does better (5) and where MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Audio Technica ATH-TWX9MK3
Audio Technica · 2026ATH-TWX9MK3
8.4Score
5 advantages≈ $280
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
Sennheiser · 2026MOMENTUM True Wireless 5
7.7Score
4 advantages≈ $300
7.4Sound8.4
7.2Noise control & calls6.2
8.9Battery7.9
4.6Build & features3.0

Why is ATH-TWX9MK3 better than MOMENTUM True Wireless 5?

  1. Battery life15 h vs 12 h+25%
  2. Battery life with ANC11 h vs 6 h+83%
  3. LDACYes · MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: No
  4. Highest frequency40,000 Hz vs 21,000 Hz+90%
  5. Earbud weight (each)5.1 g vs 7 g+37%

Why is MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 better than ATH-TWX9MK3?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  2. aptXNo · ATH-TWX9MK3: Yes
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 1.5 h+67%
  4. Driver size5.8 mm vs 7 mm+21%
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5.8 mm7 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz21,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity107 dB107 dB
Spatial / 3D audio—Yes
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—8
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life15 h12 h
Battery life with ANC11 h6 h
Total with charging case—40 h
Charging time2.5 h1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version66
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LHDC, LC3, AAC, SBCaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.1 g7 g
Protection ratingIPX4IP54
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)—5
Colours—Copper, Cream, Denim, Graphite, Lavender
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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