A 700 mAh battery swaps out with a small screwdriver, and 57-hour ANC runtime doubles most rivals. Eight mics narrow the ANC gap to Sony and Bose without matching their peak suppression.
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EDITION 01·RESEARCHED 2026-07-15·2 SOURCES·REFRESH DUE 2027-01
SUBSTANCE SCORES
substance9.1/ 10
design7.0/ 10
value7.7/ 10
WHY THE PRICE IS JUSTIFIED
This is the rare premium wireless ANC model whose cost is backed by a replaceable battery, 57-hour ANC endurance, 8-mic system, aptX Lossless and a mature 42 mm driver platform. Those are durable engineering benefits, not badge value.
MATERIALS
BatteryUser-replaceable 700 mAh lithium-ion module
A worn battery need not end the headphone's life.
Pads/headbandSynthetic protein leather and foam
Provides seal and comfort, but will eventually need replacement.
Chassis/hingeHigh-grade polymer with metal details
Keeps mass manageable while preserving structure.
CRITERIA
9/10
ANC Depth
Eight-mic system materially improves speech/chatter reduction, though Bose/Sony remain safer maximum-isolation choices.
9/10
Seal & Fit
Proven Momentum geometry and plush pads should suit long travel, subject to personal head shape.
9/10
Comfort Over Time
Lightweight architecture and generous padding support long sessions.
9/10
Sound Tuning
42 mm transducer, aptX Lossless and 8-band EQ make it one of the more credible music-first ANC choices.
10/10
Battery Endurance
57-hour ANC runtime is exceptional.
9/10
Mic & Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.4, lossless codec support and beamforming mics are unusually future-proof.
10/10
Serviceability
The 700 mAh battery is user-replaceable with a small Phillips screwdriver.
IDEAL FOR
·Buyers keeping headphones for years
·Long trips without charging
·Android/lossless-codec listeners
·Music-first commuters
NOT FOR
·Those demanding Sony/Bose-level maximum ANC
·Strict budgets
·People who dislike app-based feature control
DESIGN & ERGONOMICS
Restrained, modern and lighter-looking than luxury rivals; smaller case, soft pads and app EQ make it practical rather than showy.
LONGEVITY
Best-in-class on paper: replaceable battery materially changes the normal 3–5-year wireless-headphone limit. Replace pads as they flatten.