Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
JBL LIVE 500BT
JBL
55 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Studio
Work
Gaming
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL LIVE 500BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.23 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | Faux Leather |
| Headband | Leather | Faux Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 18 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 108 dB★ |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 4.2 |
| 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 | 2 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 min for 2 hours |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh | 700 mAh |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | JBL App |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | 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
JBL LIVE 500BT
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.