Edifier TWS STAX S10 ANC planar vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5

What TWS STAX S10 ANC planar does better (4) and where MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

4 advantages≈ $290

7.7Score

3 advantages≈ $300

Higher score

9.3Noise control & calls6.2

Why is TWS STAX S10 ANC planar better than MOMENTUM True Wireless 5?

Specifications

Only differences	Edifier TWS STAX S10 ANC planar≈ $290	Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5≈ $3007.7
Sound
Fit	In-ear	In-ear
Driver type	Planar magnetic	Dynamic
Driver size	12 mm	7 mm
Lowest frequency	20 Hz	5 Hz
Highest frequency	40,000 Hz	21,000 Hz
Sensitivity	92 dB	107 dB
Spatial / 3D audio	—	Yes
Adjustable equaliser	—	Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	Yes	Yes
Adaptive ANC	—	Yes
Transparency / ambient mode	—	Yes
Microphones	—	8
Noise reduction for calls	—	Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life	—	12 h
Battery life with ANC	18 h	6 h
Total with charging case	—	40 h
Charging time	1.5 h	1.5 h
Wireless charging (case)	—	Yes
Connectivity
Wireless	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.4	6
Bluetooth codecs	LDAC, LHDC	aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)	Yes	Yes
aptX	No	Yes
LDAC	Yes	No
Multipoint (two devices)	—	Yes
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Smart & streaming
Companion app	—	Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)	—	7 g
Protection rating	IP54	IP54
Water resistance (IPx)	IPx4	IPx4
Dust protection (IP)	5	5
Colours	Black	Copper, Cream, Denim, Graphite, Lavender
Features
Touch controls	—	Yes
Hands-free calls	—	Yes