Sennheiser Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Review

Paying for the name, not the game. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are mid-tier earbuds with a premium price tag. For better ANC, sound, or value, look at Sony or Anker.

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are a classic case of a brand name costing you more than the performance you get. The one thing to know? You're paying a premium for the Sennheiser logo and some future-proof tech like LE Audio, but in the areas that matter right now—noise canceling, sound quality, and comfort—they're just okay. They're not bad, but in our database, they land squarely in the middle of the pack across almost every metric. If you're a die-hard Sennheiser fan who needs lossless audio support, maybe. For everyone else, there are better values.

Looking at the numbers, nothing really surprised us, which is the problem. The ANC is in the 40th percentile, which means it's fine for a coffee shop but might struggle on a loud train. Sound quality sits at the 47th percentile. That's not 'audiophile' territory, it's 'perfectly acceptable' territory. The 30-hour total battery is decent, but again, it's just average. For a product with 'Momentum' in the name, the performance feels more like a gentle stroll.

At $200 to $260, the value proposition is weak. You're paying flagship prices for mid-pack performance. Unless you absolutely need the specific codec support Sennheiser offers, your money buys more elsewhere.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 is the obvious competitor. It destroys the Momentum 4 in ANC (it's class-leading) and generally scores higher in sound and comfort for a similar price. If you're on a tighter budget, the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC offers shockingly good ANC and sound for about half the price. The Momentum 4's main argument is its audio codec support for Android users who want the potential for lossless streaming, but that's a niche within a niche.

If you're looking for best-in-class noise cancellation to silence your commute, this isn't it. Go get the Sony WF-1000XM5 instead. If you want the absolute best sound quality for your money, these aren't it either. Look at brands like Technics or even some tuned Soundcore models.

We can't recommend the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 to most people. It's a competent but unexciting pair of earbuds wearing an expensive badge. For commuters, the ANC isn't strong enough to be a selling point. For audiophiles, the actual sound performance is just fine. Buy the Sony WF-1000XM5 if you have the budget and want the best. Get the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC if you want 90% of the performance for half the price. Skip these unless you're a Sennheiser loyalist with a specific tech checklist.