Wireless Headphones: Choosing by Fit TOP5 picks, Connections, and Storage

To store the WH-1000XM6, rotate the ear cups flat, then fold the left unit toward the headband and place it in the case. This design matters if your headphones spend more time packed in a bag on the move than laid out on a desk. The manufacturer lists a weight of approximately 254g, but a low weight figure and the actual pressure of the pads should be assessed separately.

If you alternate between a smartphone and a laptop, you can enable simultaneous connection to 2 devices in the Sony | Sound Connect app and connect each device. For wired listening, use the included headphone cable; the headphones must be powered on to use noise cancellation. You can also listen through the cable with the power off, giving you a clear way to keep listening when the battery runs out.

The Bose Ultra 2nd generation lets you listen wirelessly on the move, then switch to USB-C audio at your computer. A USB connection also allows charging during use, giving you another connection option at your desk. Analog input uses the included 2.5mm–3.5mm cable, and the headphones still need to be powered on.

Noise control offers a Quiet mode that reduces surrounding noise and an Aware mode that lets outside sound through. For storage, rotate the ear cups flat and fold the left side into the headband. Recent buyer reviews on the official store include reports of comfort while wearing glasses, but these are individual experiences and do not guarantee the same result for every head shape.

The price gap is clear when the MOMENTUM 4 is considered alongside the new MOMENTUM 5. The verified official-store price for 1 black pair is KRW 309,000, which is KRW 290,000 lower than the MOMENTUM 5 at KRW 599,000. It remains worth considering if listening time and connection options matter more to you than the generation name.

The manufacturer states up to 60 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on. It can play audio while charging over USB when connected to a Mac, PC, or compatible mobile device. For devices with a 3.5mm output, use an analog cable; using ANC in this mode requires a charged battery. The ear cups rotate flat for storage in the case, unlike the inward-folding Sony XM6 and Bose designs.

The WH-1000XM5 is worth considering for its manufacturer-listed weight of approximately 250g alongside its verified price of KRW 399,000. It costs KRW 90,000 more than the MOMENTUM 4, but its listed weight is approximately 43g lower. That offers a concrete comparison for those who care about the weight on their head and mainly listen in the same place.

For storage, rotate the ear cups and place the headphones in the case. Unlike the WH-1000XM6, the units do not fold into the headband; the headband retains its outline when packed. Use the included headphone cable for a wired connection, and turn the power on to use ANC.

The MOMENTUM 5 features 42mm drivers and hybrid adaptive ANC using 8 microphones. The official Korean page also describes a transparency mode for hearing surrounding sounds and automatic wind-noise reduction. If your surroundings change frequently while you travel, start by considering whether you actually need these noise-control features.

It can play audio over USB from a Mac, PC, or compatible mobile device; select MOMENTUM 5 as the output device on the connected device. The Smart Control Plus app lets you adjust EQ and sound settings. For storage, rotate the ear cups flat into the case. This differs from the Sony XM6 and Bose designs that fold inward into the headband.