Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Its 42mm dynamic drivers and aptX Adaptive codec deliver high-resolution audio, backed by a 60-hour battery that gains 4 hours of playback from a 5-minute charge. A lightweight, foldable design with plush cushioning ensures long-haul comfort, while the four beamforming microphones and adaptive noise cancellation produce clear calls and aware passthrough. It’s best for frequent callers and commuters who need marathon battery life and precise voice clarity, and can accept slightly less refined music playback.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | Fabric |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 |
| Freq Max | 22000 |
| Impedance | 470 |
| Sensitivity | 106 |
| Max SPL | 106 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Over-Ear Headphones, 60h Battery Life, Folding Design, Black | |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.2 |
| Range | 9.1 |
Battery
| Battery Life | 60 |
| Charge Time | 2 |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 4 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | JBL Live 770NC | TOZO HT3 HT3 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 16 | 32 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 30 | 65 | 90 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| TOZO HT3 HT3 Compare | 87.3 | 85.1 | 95.9 | 98.9 | 96.9 | 50.2 | 96.6 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 99.3 | 66.1 |
Usage Scores
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