SNACK: 3-line summary
SNACK in 3 lines
- What Hi-Fi? compared the Sony WF-1000XM6 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 on September 28.
- The reviewer favored Sony for calls, while Sennheiser had a more forgiving fit; their ANC-on battery figures differ per charge and with the case.
- Try the ear tips for yourself and check which Bluetooth codec your phone supports before choosing.
These are already-released earbuds, not two new launches. What Hi-Fi? gave both five stars in its September 28 comparison, yet its listening and fit impressions point to different reasons to choose each one. Neither review score can tell you how securely an earbud will sit in your own ears.
Snackgirls react
Red I’d want to walk around with each pair in before deciding. Do the tips stay put once I’m moving?
AIKO Sony leads on the stated ANC-on hours from one charge, but Sennheiser leads once the case is counted. The unit of comparison matters.
Fit and calls may settle more than the score
The reviewer found the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 more forgiving to fit, while reactions to the Sony WF-1000XM6’s ear tips were more divided. Both include XS, S, M and L tips. What Hi-Fi? preferred Sony’s call clarity and natural, expressive sound; it described Sennheiser’s mids as cleaner, though its treble could occasionally sound edgy. Those are the reviewer’s impressions, not a guarantee of what every listener will hear.
Sennheiser’s IP54 rating covers dust and splashes. The source describes Sony’s protection as water-only; neither description means the earbuds can be submerged.
One charge and a full case tell different stories
With active noise cancellation on, the published figures are six hours per charge and 25 hours including the case for Sennheiser, versus eight hours per charge and 24 hours including the case for Sony. Sony lasts longer on the stated single-charge figure; Sennheiser edges ahead only on the stated case-inclusive total.
Sennheiser supports aptX Adaptive and Sony supports LDAC, while both offer multipoint connections. Check your phone’s codec support rather than assuming a codec name or Bluetooth version will improve the sound. If you can try both, see which tips stay comfortable and secure in your ears before letting the review’s sound preference decide.
Sources and checked date: September 28, 2026 (KST)