Poly EncorePro HW520
Poly
31 Overall Score
vs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
99 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Poly EncorePro HW520
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
78 out of 100 high confidence 77 reviews
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are widely praised for their superb sound quality, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit. Many users consider them a top-tier choice for audio, though some note that the noise cancellation is not the best in class and the companion app can be finicky. A few reviewers experienced connectivity issues or build quality problems, but the overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Finicky companion app
- Connectivity issues
- Snug fit for some
- Aux cable degrades sound
Sound quality 35
Battery life 20
Comfort 18
Noise cancellation 15
Connectivity 8
Companion app 7
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Specifications
| Poly EncorePro HW520 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Fake leather | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | — | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 42 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | — | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Over-Ear Headphones, 60h Battery Life, Folding Design, Black | |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✓★ |
| Cable Length | — | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | — | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
Poly EncorePro HW520
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong anc (73rd percentile)
- Below average connectivity (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 45 specs.
