The fifth-generation MOMENTUM keeps the familiar over-ear shape but adds a user-replaceable battery, stronger ANC and up to 57 hours of playback.
Type
Wireless ANC
Articulation
Rotates flat, does not fold
Case included
Yes
Size / weight
180 × 197 × 47 mm flat, 290 g
Why Headcase cares
Needs indexing
Sennheiser says the supplied case is 18% smaller than the MOMENTUM 4 case. The headphones are still non-folding, so old case matches should not be inherited without checking.
Sony has added a more luxurious model above the WH-1000XM6, with a wider headband, roomier earcups, premium materials and new 360 Upmix listening modes.
Type
Wireless ANC
Articulation
Not yet confirmed
Case included
Yes
Size / weight
320 g
Why Headcase cares
Needs indexing
It ships with a carrying case, but it introduces a new 320 g shell shape. Headcase should index it before aftermarket sellers begin grouping it with XM5 and XM6 cases.
Apple has finally moved AirPods Max to the H2 chip, adding Adaptive Audio, improved noise cancellation, lossless USB-C audio and several new software features.
Type
Wireless ANC
Articulation
Fixed headband, earcups rotate flat
Case included
Smart Case
Size / weight
168.6 × 83.4 × 187.3 mm, 386.2 g
Why Headcase cares
Needs verification
Apple publishes the same external dimensions as the 2024 USB-C model. Existing fitted cases are strong candidates, but Headcase should re-verify them rather than copying compatibility automatically.
Bose refreshed its flagship with lossless USB-C audio, longer battery life, improved adaptive noise cancellation and polished metal yokes.
Type
Wireless ANC
Articulation
Folds inward and lies flat
Case included
Yes
Size / weight
45 × 160 × 205 mm, 264 g
Why Headcase cares
Needs verification
The classic folding design remains, which makes first-generation QC Ultra cases plausible candidates. The updated yokes and folded shape still need explicit fit evidence.
Sony restored a compact folding hinge to its flagship noise-cancelling line while adding a faster processor, twelve microphones and revised call handling.
Type
Wireless ANC
Articulation
Folds inward
Case included
Yes
Size / weight
254 g
Why Headcase cares
Indexed
This model is already in Headcase, making it the clearest example of product news leading directly into live case compatibility evidence.