Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sennheiser
93 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM4
Sony
92 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Commute
Music
Work
Gaming
Calls
Studio
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT | Sony WH-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | — | foamed urethane |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | — | 4 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 47 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 57 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up | 10 min for 5 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | 5 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control | Sony | Headphones Connect |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | — |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX0 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
Sony WH-1000XM4
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT0.028score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM40.058score per dollar
Sony WH-1000XM4 offers 2.1x better value for money
Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT
Sony WH-1000XM4
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sennheiser MOMENTUM M5AEBT wins 5 specs while Sony WH-1000XM4 wins 7.
