Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
Bowers & Wilkins
79 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.32 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | Leather |
| Headband | Leather | Aluminum, Leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | carbon cone |
| 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 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 McLaren Edition Over-Ear Wireless Headphones, Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, 30-Hour Battery Life, 15-Min Quick Charging |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | proprietary |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 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 7 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Bowers & Wilkins Music 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
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
No current pricing available
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 McLaren Edition
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 43 specs.
