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Sennheiser unveils MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds with user-replaceable batteries; ACCENTUM Clip open-ear earbuds also launch

Sennheiser has launched the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds featuring user-replaceable batteries and the ACCENTUM Clip open-ear earbuds. The MOMENTUM 5 offers a comfortable design, IP54 rating, and Dolby Atmos support, while the ACCENTUM Clip boasts 36-hour battery life and Bluetooth 6.0 connectivity.

PR Newswire PR Newswire+1 source21 August 2026 · 09:38 UTC
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Sennheiser has unveiled its latest true wireless earbuds, the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 and ACCENTUM Clip, catering to diverse listening preferences. The MOMENTUM 5, priced at $299.95, features a user-replaceable battery system, allowing users to easily swap out batteries in both the earbuds and the charging case.1234

With a 73% comfort rating from testers, the MOMENTUM 5 boasts a fin-less design and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. It also supports Dolby Atmos head tracking and is equipped with a 7mm TrueResponse driver and an eight-sensor call array.

The ACCENTUM Clip, designed for open-ear listening, features Bluetooth 6.0 and LDAC streaming, delivering a total of 36 hours of battery life with a pocketable charging case. It is also rated IP54 and offers natural ambient awareness, making it suitable for long listening sessions.

Sennheiser's commitment to sustainability is evident as the ACCENTUM Clip ships in eco-friendly packaging. The MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 will be available in five colorways: Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, and Lavender, with preorders starting now and shipping on September 3rd.

Sennheiser is also shipping a screwdriver with the MOMENTUM 5, emphasizing the ease of battery replacement, a feature not commonly found in this product category. However, the company has yet to disclose the cost of spare batteries or their availability in the future.

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“The MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 ships with a screwdriver for battery swaps, a feature EU regulators exempted from replaceability rules due to water exposure. Priced at $299.95, it arrives in five metallic colorways with Dolby Atmos head tracking and Bluetooth 6.0.”
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“The Sennheiser brand today announced the launch of two new true wireless earbuds designed to meet different listening lifestyles: The flagship MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 and the all-new open-ear ACCENTUM Clip.”
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“The MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 has user-replaceable batteries in both the earbuds and the charging case, something almost nobody in this category bothers to offer.”
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