Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling
Sony
80 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
Work
Gaming
Calls
Commute
Budget
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.25 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | soft fit leather |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 30 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 3 hours' worth of charge after just 3 minutes |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 8★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Sony Headphones Connect |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Sony WH-1000XM5 /L Wireless Industry Leading Noise Canceling
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 43 specs.