Between the Momentum 5 Wireless and WH-CH720N, the Momentum 5 Wireless comes out ahead in battery life and driver size, while the WH-CH720N wins on weight. Overall, the Momentum 5 Wireless scores 73.9 and the WH-CH720N scores 61.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Momentum 5 Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.5 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Momentum 5 Wireless if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery life, driver size, ldac.
Pick the WH-CH720N if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight.
Both ship with comparable active noise cancellation, spatial audio, multipoint, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Momentum 5 Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sennheiser - Momentum 5 Wireless wins
- ▲Battery life — 71.43% more. 60 h vs 35 h.
- ▲Driver size — 40.00% more. 42 mm vs 30 mm.
- ▲Has LDAC.
Why Sony - WH-CH720N wins
- ▲Weight — 101.00 g less. 192 vs 293.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Sennheiser - Momentum 5 Wireless | Sony - WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 293 g | 192 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Sennheiser - Momentum 5 Wireless | Sony - WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 42 mmlead | 30 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 60 Ωlead | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 106 dBlead | 100 dB |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Sennheiser - Momentum 5 Wireless | Sony - WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 60 hlead | 35 h |
| Fast chargeⓘ | true | true |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sennheiser - Momentum 5 Wireless | Sony - WH-CH720N |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipointⓘ | true | true |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | truelead | false |
| aptX HDⓘ | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Momentum 5 Wireless or WH-CH720N?+
Momentum 5 Wireless lasts 60 hours vs 35 hours.
Do Momentum 5 Wireless or WH-CH720N have active noise cancellation?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.
Which supports LDAC, Momentum 5 Wireless or WH-CH720N?+
Momentum 5 Wireless supports LDAC; WH-CH720N does not.
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