Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony 1000X WH1000XX/W
Sony
81 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Studio
Work
Gaming
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony 1000X WH1000XX/W | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.82 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | faux leather |
| Headband | Leather | cushioned |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | bespoke driver |
| Driver Size | 42 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 | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6.0 |
| 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★ | 24 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | Get up to 1.5 hours of use from just 5 minutes of charging |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4 | 12★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Sony | Sound Connect |
| 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
Sony 1000X WH1000XX/W
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 43 specs.