Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 / Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5: MTW5 · Graphite · MTW5 L / R earbuds and MTW5 C case

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530): Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530), silver or white. The tipped Galaxy Buds3 Pro (SM-R630) with light blades and the 2025 Buds3 FE are separate models.

SpecificationSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5Samsung Galaxy Buds3 (SM-R530)
Release year20262024
Announcement / availability20 August / 3 September 2026 Sennheiser—
Design / driverIn-ear; 7 mm dynamic TrueResponse Sennheiser—
Bluetooth6.0; two active connections Sennheiser—
Audio codecsSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive / Lossless Sennheiser—
Audio modesHi-Res: 24-bit/96 kHz; Lossless: 16-bit/44.1 kHz

Requires compatible source and app selection; these are different transmission modes.

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Noise controlHybrid adaptive ANC, wind reduction, transparency Sennheiser—
MicrophonesFour per earbud, including bone-conduction microphone Sennheiser—
PlaybackUp to 12 hours ANC off / 6 on; up to 40 hours with case

iPhone, medium volume; actual conditions affect endurance.

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Battery replacementUser-replaceable earbud and case batteries Sennheiser—
ChargingUSB-C 5 V/1 A; Qi 2.1 Sennheiser—
Charge timeAbout 1.5 hours; 8-minute charge for 1 hour of music Sennheiser—
ProtectionIP54 for earbuds only Sennheiser—
WeightAbout 7 g per earbud; case 55 g; total 69 g Sennheiser—
Case size67.2 × 48.4 × 25 mm Sennheiser—
AppSmart Control Plus; iOS / Android Sennheiser—
LE Audio / AuracastListed as future firmware features in manufacturer FAQ Sennheiser—
Design—Open-type stem earbuds without silicone tips; silver and white

The open design does not seal the ear canal, so it avoids a pressure feeling over long use but isolates less than tipped models. Fit varies with ear shape.

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Driver and microphones—11 mm dynamic driver (one-way); 3 mics + voice pickup unit (VPU) per earbud

The VPU picks up the wearer’s voice through bone vibration to help separate speech in noisy calls.

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Noise cancelling—Active noise cancelling (ANC) and ambient sound mode

ANC measures outside sound with microphones and produces an opposite wave to reduce steady hum; in an open design the effect is more limited than in sealed earbuds.

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Sound quality—UHQ 24-bit/96 kHz, 24-bit Hi-Fi, 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel

UHQ (24-bit/96 kHz) only works on certain Galaxy phones and tablets with One UI 6.1.1 or later (S24, S23, Z Fold6/Flip6, Z Fold5/Flip5, Tab S9 series); 24-bit Hi-Fi needs One UI 4.0 or later. Other devices use AAC or SBC.

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Connectivity and codecs—Bluetooth 5.4, Auto Switch; SSC HiFi, SSC UHQ, AAC, SBC

Samsung Seamless Codec (SSC) is Samsung’s own codec for higher-resolution wireless audio with Samsung devices. Auto Switch moves the connection between signed-in Galaxy devices automatically.

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Controls and sensors—Pinch and swipe (Force & Touch) controls; VPU, SWIR, accelerometer, Hall sensor

The SWIR infrared sensor detects whether an earbud is worn; the Hall sensor detects the case opening and closing.

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Battery life—Music: 5 hours ANC on (24 total with case), 6 hours ANC off (30 total); talk: 3.5 hours ANC on (18 total), 4 hours off (20 total)

These are Samsung’s internal tests with default settings paired to a Galaxy phone. Capacity is 48 mAh per earbud and 515 mAh in the case (typical).

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Water resistance—IP57 (earbuds only)

IP57 means dust-protected and resistant to brief immersion; the charging case is not covered.

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Compatibility—Android 10 or later with more than 1.5 GB of memory

Some features are not available on non-Samsung devices.

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Size and weight—Earbud 18.1 × 20.4 × 31.9 mm, 4.7 g; case 58.9 × 48.7 × 24.4 mm, 46.5 g Samsung