Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
99 Overall Score
vs
Poly EncorePro 530
Poly
44 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
78 out of 100 high confidence 81 reviews
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones receive strong praise for their exceptional sound quality, long battery life, and comfortable fit. Many users highlight the balanced audio, effective noise cancellation, and seamless multipoint connectivity as standout features. However, some reviewers report issues with the companion app, Bluetooth connectivity, and occasional build quality concerns, while a few find the ANC less robust than competitors like Bose or Sony.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Long battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Seamless multipoint connectivity
Cons
- App connectivity issues
- Bluetooth drops
- Snug fit for some
- ANC not top-tier
- Aux cable degrades sound
Sound quality 45
Battery life 28
Comfort 22
Noise cancelling 18
Connectivity 12
App experience 8
Poly EncorePro 530
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Poly EncorePro 530 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.17 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | Foam |
| Headband | Fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 30 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 16 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Poly EncorePro HW530 Quick Disconnect Headset - Mono - Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 20 Hz - 16 kHz - On-ear - Monaural - Ear-cup - 2.92 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noise Cancelling Microphone - Black |
| 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 0.8899999856948853 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 | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
Poly EncorePro 530
- Strong mic (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Strong anc (74th percentile)
- Strong comfort (66th percentile)
- Below average social proof (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Poly EncorePro 530
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 45 specs.
