Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q20
Soundcore
90 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Studio
Work
Gaming
Budget
Commute
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Soundcore Life Q20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | memory foam |
| Headband | Leather | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 4★ |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 16 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 105 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Foldable design with ergonomic headband, memory foam ear cups and multi-point rotation, travel pouch |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 5 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 4 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | soundcore App |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | soundcore app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Soundcore Life Q20
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 8 of 44 specs.