Sennheiser

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

A strong pick in the over-ear headphones line-up, with 60 hours up front.

77/100
Very good
Overall score · how we rate
60 hours5.2over-ear
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Why we rate it

  • Active noise cancelling
  • USB-C charging
  • aptX Adaptive
  • Above-average driver size
  • Below-average frequency high
Score profile

Where the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless wins and loses

Scored against the over-ear headphones class
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone87719185
Sound
87
Battery and power
71
Connectivity
91
Microphone and features
85
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Design and build

Weight293 g
Fitover-ear

Sound

Active noise cancellingYes
Driver size42 mm
Frequency low6 Hz
Frequency high22000 Hz

Battery and power

Battery life60 hours
Battery (ANC on)60 hours
Full charge time120
USB-C chargingYes

Connectivity

Bluetooth version5.2
aptX AdaptiveYes

Microphone and features

Microphones6
Noise-cancelling micYes
Transparency modeYes
Wear detection auto pauseYes

More specs

Wear detectionYes
Quick charge minutes10

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Head to head

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless vs Bowers & Wilkins Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones

Highlighted cell = better in that row
SoundBatteryConnectivityMicrophone
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessBowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones
 SennheiserSennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessThis pageBowers & WilkinsBowers & Wilkins Px8 Wireless Headphones
Overall score77 /100Better72 /100
Battery hours60 hoursBetter30 hours
Weight293 gBetter320 g
ANCYesYes
Bluetooth5.25.2
Driver42 mmBetter40 mm
Battery ANC60 hoursBetter30 hours
Who it's for

Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless right for you?

Buy it if
Made for keen listeners

Listeners who care how it sounds who want a over-ear headphone that delivers without fuss, and this one fits.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need reference-grade sound and features, in which case a higher-tier over-ear headphone is the better call.

Critical listener
Cares about detail, tuning and codec support.
excellent
Everyday listener
Music, calls and commuting, wants a safe all-rounder.
good
Value seeker
Wants the most sound for the least outlay.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless worth it?

For most buyers, yes. It scores 77/100 against other over-ear headphones, a strong result where the class average is around 60.

What stands out on the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless?

Its active noise cancelling stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the Sennheiser HD 505?

The Sennheiser HD 505 scores 52/100 versus this one at 77/100, so this is the stronger pick on the spec sheet.