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Sennheiser adds replaceable batteries to flagship headphones

Sennheiser released new Momentum 5 headphones and Momentum True Wireless 5 earbuds, both offering user-replaceable batteries and improvements in sound quality and noise cancellation. The headphones are priced at $399.99 and deliver up to 57 hours of battery life on a single charge, with support for Dolby Atmos. The earbuds have similar sound upgrades, premium design, and future-proof features, though active noise cancellation remains slightly behind top competitors.

Why it mattersReplaceable batteries address sustainability and device longevity in premium headphones and earbuds, a feature rare in this category. Long battery life and sound upgrades strengthen Sennheiser's position against rivals like Apple and Sony.

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