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.
About This Headphones
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.
- Form factor over-ear
- Driver type Dynamic
- Driver size 42 mm
- Impedance ohms 470
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Open closed back closed
- Bluetooth version 5.2
- Battery life hours 60
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 | JBL Live 770NC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | PEEK/Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | 30 | 40 | - | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 470 | 48 | - | 32 | 34 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 60 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 50 | 65 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 97.6 | 85.3 | 77.1 | 97.6 | 89.3 | 79.7 | 98.9 | 79.2 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.6 | 91.4 | 92.1 | 95.2 | 72.6 | 79.7 | 99.7 | 93.5 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.6 | 99.4 | 95.8 | 99.3 | 72.6 | 51 | 97.5 | 98.8 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen Compare | 92.4 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 48.2 | 72.6 | 86.8 | 99.7 | 98.8 |
| Technics EAH-A800 EAH-A800 Compare | 92.4 | 98.4 | 77.1 | 96.9 | 83.9 | 51 | 93.1 | 98.8 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.6 | 78.8 | 97.2 | 85.1 | 91.7 | 51 | 100 | 98.8 |
Usage Scores
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