Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear
The 42mm HD-600-inspired dynamic driver delivers a refined, audiophile-grade sound signature, while the 57-hour battery life with ANC active sets a new endurance benchmark. Hybrid adaptive noise cancellation and Bluetooth 6.0 with Auracast provide future-proofed connectivity and effective isolation in variable environments. These headphones are best for discerning music listeners and frequent travelers who prioritize marathon battery life and detailed, spacious audio over a budget price.
form factor over-ear
driver type dynamic
driver size mm 42
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
open closed back closed
bluetooth version 6.0
battery life hours 57
79 Overall Score
Price €0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong anc (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong sound (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong battery (89th percentile) 89th
Cons
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | Yes |
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.6 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX Adaptive |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
Battery
| Battery Life | 57 |
| Fast Charging | fast charge for a quick top-up when needed |
| Charging | USB-C |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 8 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Gaming Mode | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | - | - | 314 | 16 | 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 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 57 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser Momentum Adapt Around-Ear | 98.1 | 98.3 | 35 | 95.7 | 88.7 | 53.6 | 86.1 | 47.3 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.1 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 97.7 | 98.3 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.1 | 85.3 | 77.7 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.6 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.1 | 83.2 | 92.3 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.2 | 94.4 | 98.3 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.5 | 98.3 | 77.7 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.6 | 97.4 | 60.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 93.5 | 79.2 | 95.7 | 52.9 | 72.7 | 81 | 99.3 | 73.1 |
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