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HifiMan Edition XV vs Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless

What Edition XV does better (2) and where Momentum 5 Wireless wins (2) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Edition XV
HifiMan · 2025Edition XV
2 advantages≈ $390
vs
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless
Sennheiser · 2026Momentum 5 Wireless
7.7Score
2 advantages≈ $380
Higher score
3.9Noise control & calls6.1

Why is Edition XV better than Momentum 5 Wireless?

  1. Lowest frequency8 Hz vs 20 Hz2.5×
  2. Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 15,000 Hz3.3×

Why is Momentum 5 Wireless better than Edition XV?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · Edition XV: Yes
  2. Weight452 g vs 290 g+56%
Specifications

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Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typePlanar magneticDynamic
Driver size—42 mm
Lowest frequency8 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency50,000 Hz15,000 Hz
Impedance12 Ω520 Ω
Sensitivity92 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
Weight452 g290 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursSilverBronze, Black, Denim, Lavender, White
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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