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HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

700499 · HD 480 PRO (standard, not PRO Plus) · wired

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed-back studio headphones with coiled cable, three-quarter view
Exact model & source notes

The HD 480 PRO (article 700499) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear wired studio headphone. It has a 38 mm dynamic transducer, a rated 130 Ω impedance, a Vibration Attenuation System that Sennheiser says reduces reflected sound and distortion, a detachable 3 m coiled cable that can plug into either ear cup, and braille-guided L/R ear cups with grooved pads for eyeglass wearers. It weighs 272 g without the cable and is passive, with no battery, microphone or noise cancellation. Sennheiser lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications
WHAT DIFFERS
Active noise cancellationNoYes
Rated total harmonic distortion<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Operating temperature0 to +50 °C0 °C to +40 °C
3 of 11 verified differences, in the order listed below. Not a rating.
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THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

800078 · Black · model M5AEBT

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless over-ear headphones in black, three-quarter front view
Exact model & source notes

The MOMENTUM 5 Wireless (article 800078, black) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear Bluetooth headphone (Bluetooth 5.4 per the manual and UK page) with hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, automatic wind-noise suppression, a Transparency Mode, Dolby Atmos spatial audio with head tracking, a 42 mm dynamic driver, a rated 57 hours of playback with ANC on and a battery the owner can replace. It folds flat for its carry case, and a touch pad on the right ear cup and Smart Pause on-head detection handle playback. Sennheiser's Smart Control Plus app adds EQ, sound modes and Sound Personalization. It also plays over USB-C from a computer or over a supplied analogue cable.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE6 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Microphone

A built-in microphone matters for calls and voice chat. An audio-only headphone connection does not supply a microphone channel.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes

Manufacturer specification · MEMS speech microphones in a beamforming array for calls. The UK product page instead describes 4 mics per side.

Choose your must-haves

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessBluetooth 5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). Bluetooth version: the manual ('The headphones are Bluetooth 5.4 compliant'), the UK page and the US store's feature list give Bluetooth 5.4, but the same US store description also says 'Bluetooth 6.0*' with an asterisk that the captured data does not explain; 5.4 is shown and the 6.0 statement is unexplained.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode; ANC modes are selected in the Smart Control Plus app. Automatic wind-noise suppression (Sennheiser's improved Anti-Wind Mode): the manual's Wind Noise Reduction setting offers Off, Auto (automatically adjusted reduction of wind or movement noise) and Max.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Microphone

In Visual facts
Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessYes
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · MEMS speech microphones in a beamforming array for calls. The UK product page instead describes 4 mics per side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUp to 57 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. User-replaceable 700 mAh battery.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless42 mm dynamic transducer
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

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Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless6–40,000 Hz (−10 dB) over USB and Bluetooth; 6–22,000 Hz over the analogue input
Sources

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

Sennheiser HD 480 PROHD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guide
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessHeadphones, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), carry case, quick guide, safety guide, compliance sheet
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page's box list names a charging case; the manual lists a carry case. The manual list is shown.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Operating temperature

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO0 to +50 °C
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless0 °C to +40 °C
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWashable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessories
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUser-replaceable rechargeable battery (Sennheiser BA 500)
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the compatible BA 500 battery 'will be available in the EU and further selected countries'; availability of the replacement battery in the UK or US is not stated.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Weight

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO272 g
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless290 g
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; no cable-inclusive figure is published.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

Sennheiser HD 480 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a fold-flat design
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store description: 'Soft padding, low headband pressure, and free-swiveling hinges contour to the head for maximum comfort; the fold-flat design and slim case make for ideal portability.' The UK specification table gives the product dimensions folded flat, and the manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (23)

Accessibility features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROBraille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglasses
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

App sound controls

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessSennheiser Smart Control Plus app: built-in EQ with presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and own settings, and Sound Personalization
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the sound effects are stored in the headphones.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessReplaceable, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh (BA 500)
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery chemistry

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessConflicting evidence
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Exchangeable Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page additionally lists Snapdragon Sound.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable arrangement

Sennheiser HD 480 PRODetachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessUSB-C, 5 V up to 800 mA; approx. 2 hours for a full charge
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Contact pressure

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO4.5 N ± 0.5 N
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear-cup connector and plug

Sennheiser HD 480 PROMini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source end
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls and sensors

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessTouch pad on the outside of the right ear cup (tapping, horizontal and vertical swipes, stretch and pinch) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause on-head detection pauses music when the headphones are taken off and resumes it when they are put on again
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Touch-pad gestures cover volume, starting/pausing music playback, calls, and ANC or Transparency Mode adjustment; the touch pad function can be deactivated. The multi-function button also serves as the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. With Smart Pause, putting on the headphones automatically accepts an incoming phone call, and taking them off during a call mutes it until they are put back on.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVelour; washable and replaceable
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated power

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum sound pressure level

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Simultaneous Bluetooth connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless2
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ambient noise attenuation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessConflicting evidence
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states 106 dB SPL and the UK product page states 108 dB SPL, both at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Neither is preferred. · Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noise
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessNot verified
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial audio

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 WirelessDolby Atmos with head tracking
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Dolby Atmos and head tracking are switched on or off separately in the Smart Control Plus app; with Dolby Atmos on and the app not running, the headphones use their built-in Dolby virtualizer.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dimensions

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless180 x 197 x 47 mm (folded flat)
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table: 'Product dimension (folded flat) 180 x 197 x 47 mm (7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in)'.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.
WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

What it brings

  • The closed back is rated for a maximum acoustical attenuation of 35 dB at 5 kHz; Sennheiser says its multiple stages of passive sound shielding maintain audio signal integrity, and it names mixing and on-the-go music production, in the studio and beyond, among the applications.
  • Sensitivity is stated both per volt (107 dB SPL) and per milliwatt (98 dB SPL) at 130 Ω, which helps when matching it to an interface or headphone amplifier.
  • The cable detaches and can be fitted to either ear cup, the velour pads are washable and replaceable, and Sennheiser describes the headphones as fully serviceable.

What to check

  • The standard 700499 box has only the 3 m coiled cable and a protective carrying bag (PRO headphone bag); 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a balanced cable and the recording pad set are listed as separate accessories, and the travel case comes with the separate PRO Plus article.
  • There is no microphone, wireless connection or active noise cancellation; noise reduction comes only from the closed passive design.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

What it brings

  • The rechargeable battery is designed to be swapped by the owner and the manual describes the removal steps; Sennheiser says the compatible BA 500 battery will be available in the EU and further selected countries, without naming the UK or US.
  • Sennheiser rates up to 57 hours of Bluetooth playback with ANC on, with about 2 hours for a full charge and 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours.
  • Codec support runs from SBC and AAC to aptX HD, aptX Lossless and aptX Adaptive, with two simultaneous Bluetooth connections and USB-C audio from a PC or Mac.

What to check

  • The analogue input is a 2.5 mm socket, so the supplied cable (or a similar one) is needed; plugging it in turns Bluetooth off.
  • Sennheiser's own documents disagree on the sensitivity figure (106 versus 108 dB at digital full scale), so it is shown as conflicting and cannot be compared with passive headphones' ratings anyway.
  • Mass is rated at about 290 g for the headphones alone.
COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

How we verify
36 of 36 specifications Sources in each row
Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 480 PRO and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
SpecificationSennheiser HD 480 PROSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless
Wearing styleDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store description: 'Soft padding, low headband pressure, and free-swiveling hinges contour to the head for maximum comfort; the fold-flat design and slim case make for ideal portability.' The UK specification table gives the product dimensions folded flat, and the manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphonesOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a fold-flat design
Closed-backClosed-back
WeightDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; no cable-inclusive figure is published.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
272 g290 g
Contact pressure
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

4.5 N ± 0.5 NNot provided
Ear pads
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

Velour; washable and replaceableNot provided
ServiceabilityDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the compatible BA 500 battery 'will be available in the EU and further selected countries'; availability of the replacement battery in the UK or US is not stated.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Washable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessoriesUser-replaceable rechargeable battery (Sennheiser BA 500)
Dimensions
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · UK specification table: 'Product dimension (folded flat) 180 x 197 x 47 mm (7.08 x 7.75 x 1.85 in)'.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications
Not provided180 x 197 x 47 mm (folded flat)
Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). Bluetooth version: the manual ('The headphones are Bluetooth 5.4 compliant'), the UK page and the US store's feature list give Bluetooth 5.4, but the same US store description also says 'Bluetooth 6.0*' with an asterisk that the captured data does not explain; 5.4 is shown and the 6.0 statement is unexplained.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 5 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Wired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacksBluetooth 5.4 (SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable
Ear-cup connector and plug
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

Mini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source endNot provided
Cable arrangement
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

Detachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either sideNot provided
Cable length
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

3 mNot provided
Battery lifeDifferent
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. User-replaceable 700 mAh battery.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio sourceUp to 57 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 10 minutes giving up to 7 hours
Bluetooth codecs
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page additionally lists Snapdragon Sound.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive
Simultaneous Bluetooth connections
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not provided2
Charging
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedUSB-C, 5 V up to 800 mA; approx. 2 hours for a full charge
Battery
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedReplaceable, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh (BA 500)
38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil42 mm dynamic transducer
Driver diameter
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38 mmNot provided
3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)6–40,000 Hz (−10 dB) over USB and Bluetooth; 6–22,000 Hz over the analogue input
Nominal impedance
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

130 ohmNot provided
Rated sensitivity
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states 106 dB SPL and the UK product page states 108 dB SPL, both at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. Neither is preferred. · Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)Conflicting sources
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL<0.2% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Maximum sound pressure level
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)Not provided
Rated power
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)Not provided
Acoustic features
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Vibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noiseNot provided
Spatial audio
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Dolby Atmos and head tracking are switched on or off separately in the Smart Control Plus app; with Dolby Atmos on and the app not running, the headphones use their built-in Dolby virtualizer.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedDolby Atmos with head tracking
MicrophoneDifferent
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · MEMS speech microphones in a beamforming array for calls. The UK product page instead describes 4 mics per side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
NoYes
Active noise cancellationDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode; ANC modes are selected in the Smart Control Plus app. Automatic wind-noise suppression (Sennheiser's improved Anti-Wind Mode): the manual's Wind Noise Reduction setting offers Off, Auto (automatically adjusted reduction of wind or movement noise) and Max.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
NoYes
Ambient noise attenuation
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)Not provided
Transparency (ambient) mode
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications
Not providedYes
Accessibility features
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

No source recorded.

Braille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglassesNot provided
App sound controls
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The manual states the sound effects are stored in the headphones.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedSennheiser Smart Control Plus app: built-in EQ with presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and own settings, and Sound Personalization
Controls and sensors
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Touch-pad gestures cover volume, starting/pausing music playback, calls, and ANC or Transparency Mode adjustment; the touch pad function can be deactivated. The multi-function button also serves as the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. With Smart Pause, putting on the headphones automatically accepts an incoming phone call, and taking them off during a call mutes it until they are put back on.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedTouch pad on the outside of the right ear cup (tapping, horizontal and vertical swipes, stretch and pinch) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause on-head detection pauses music when the headphones are taken off and resumes it when they are put on again
In the boxDifferent
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Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical dataSennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The UK product page's box list names a charging case; the manual lists a carry case. The manual list is shown.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
HD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guideHeadphones, USB-C to USB-C cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), carry case, quick guide, safety guide, compliance sheet
Operating temperatureDifferent
Sources
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
0 to +50 °C0 °C to +40 °C
Show unverified (1)Not verified, not provided or conflicting for both products. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Specifications without verified values for either product
Battery chemistry
Sources
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless

The instruction manual states a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Exchangeable Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless — official UK product page and specificationsSennheiser MOMENTUM 5 (M5AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/26 A03
Not providedConflicting sources
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