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| Nova | MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 2026-09-23 | 2026-09-03 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $299 (US launch price) | $299.95 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) | ₦419,900 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Meta | Sennheiser |
| Category | AI glasses with open-ear speakers | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | September 23, 2026 | August 20, 2026 |
| Model Name | Nova | MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 |
| Price | $299 (US launch) | $299.95 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Size | — | 7 mm |
| Driver Type | — | 7 mm TrueResponse dynamic driver |
| Frequency Response | — | 5 Hz - 21 kHz |
| Sound Features | — | Up to 24-bit/96 kHz (lossless) |
| Speakers | Open-ear speakers | — |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | — | Yes, hybrid adaptive ANC with adaptive anti-wind |
| App Support | — | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus |
| Camera | 12 MP; Video: 3K | — |
| Customizable EQ | — | Yes, 8-band graphic EQ in Smart Control Plus app |
| Other Features | — | 8-band graphic EQ, sound personalization (developed with Fraunhofer Institute), Dolby Atmos with head tracking, low-latency gaming mode; Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair |
| Sound Modes | — | Sound Personalization, genre presets, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, low-latency gaming mode |
| Storage | 32GB | — |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | — | Yes, Natural Transparency mode with anti-occlusion compensation |
| Voice Assistant Support | Meta AI (built-in) | — |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | 6.0, class 1 |
| Multipoint | — | Yes |
| Supported Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Sandstone, Classic Black, Honey Tortoise, Sage | Graphite, Cream, Copper, Denim, Lavender |
| Dimensions | — | Case with earbuds: 67.2 x 48.4 x 25.0 mm |
| Form Factor | AI glasses (pantos frame) with open-ear audio | In-ear true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | — | IP54 (earbuds only) |
| Materials | Pantos frame, 3-way adjustable nose pads, adjustable temple tips, overextension hinges | — |
| Weight | — | 7 g (single earbud), 55 g (charging case), 62 g (total) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Type | — | Li-Ion, user-replaceable |
| Charging Port | — | Qi wireless charging (v2.1); full charge approx. 1.5 hours |
| Device Battery Capacity | — | 72 mAh (each earbud), 760 mAh (case) |
| Fast Charging | — | 8 min = 1 hour playback |
| Total Playtime | 8+ hours | Earbuds: Up to 12 hours (ANC off), up to 6 hours (ANC on); With case: Up to 40 hours |
| Wireless Charging | — | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | — | Yes |
| Mic Count | — | 4 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | — | 4 mics per earbud incl. bone-conduction mic; AI and beamforming de-noising |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | — | Yes, USB-C charging cable |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | — | XS, S, M, L ear tips |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | — | Charging case, battery replacement tool |
| Main Device | — | One pair of MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 earbuds |
| User Manual | — | Yes, documentation |
| Warranty Card | — | 1-year manufacturer warranty |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | — | Android, iOS |
| Supported Devices | — | Bluetooth devices; Google Fast Pair (Android), Microsoft Swift Pair (Windows) |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | The Meta Nova are Meta-branded AI glasses with a pantos frame, a 12MP camera and 3K video recording. | The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 are premium earbuds with 7 mm TrueResponse dynamic drivers, hybrid adaptive ANC and support for aptX Adaptive/Lossless over Bluetooth 6.0. |