Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Noise-Canceling Review

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are good, not great. Sound is solid but call quality is poor. You're paying a premium for the brand and a handy Bluetooth adapter. Look at Sony or Technics for better overall performance.

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are a solid pair of premium earbuds that promise great sound and future-proof tech. They pack in all the modern features you'd expect, from adaptive noise canceling to support for lossless audio codecs and Bluetooth 5.4.

But our data shows they're in a tough spot. Their scores are middle-of-the-pack across the board, landing in the 30s and 40s for percentiles in key areas like sound, ANC, and comfort. For a flagship product, that's a bit of a surprise.

Performance is decent but not class-leading. The sound quality is good, with that classic Sennheiser tuning, but it only scores in the 40th percentile against all wireless earbuds in our database. The adaptive ANC works fine for daily commutes, but it's not as powerful as what you get from Sony or Bose. The real weak spot is call quality, which scored a dismal 7.8 out of 100. If you take a lot of calls, that's a deal-breaker.

At a price range of $193 to $260, the value proposition gets fuzzy. You're paying flagship money for mid-tier performance scores. The included BTD 700 Bluetooth adapter is a nice bonus for PC gamers or anyone stuck with a laptop that has bad Bluetooth, but it doesn't make up for the underwhelming call quality and average ANC. You can get better overall performance for less money.

This is where it gets tricky. The Sony WF-1000XM5 absolutely smokes it in ANC performance and has better mics. The Technics EAH-AZ100 offers arguably more refined, reference-class sound. Even the more affordable Nothing Ear (a) gives you a fun, energetic alternative. The MOMENTUM 4's main unique selling points are the Sennheiser brand sound and that bundled Bluetooth dongle. If those aren't critical for you, the competition is stronger.

Skip these if you take a lot of voice or video calls. The mic performance is this set's Achilles' heel. Also, if top-tier noise canceling is your main goal, the Sony WF-1000XM5 is in another league. Budget shoppers should look at the Nothing Ear (a) for a much more affordable and fun alternative.

Buy these only if you're a die-hard Sennheiser fan who values their specific sound profile above all else, or if you really need that included USB-C Bluetooth adapter for a non-Bluetooth device. For everyone else, there are better, more well-rounded options at this price point.