Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
QCY H3 ANC
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for its superb sound quality, excellent battery life (up to 60 hours), and comfortable fit. While many find the noise cancellation effective, some note it falls short of top competitors like AirPods Pro 2. Common drawbacks include finicky Bluetooth connectivity, a non-folding design, and an occasionally buggy companion app.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Excellent battery life (60 hours)
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good active noise cancellation
- Responsive touch controls
Cons
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Non-folding design
- Buggy companion app
- Noise cancellation not best in class
- Clamping force slightly strong
QCY H3 ANC
The QCY H3 headphones are widely praised for their excellent noise cancellation, comfort, and battery life. Users highlight the impressive sound quality and value for money, though some note issues with sharp edges and slight sliding during movement. Overall, they are considered a great budget-friendly option with premium features.
Pros
- Excellent noise cancellation
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- Great battery life
- Good sound quality
- Value for money
Cons
- Sharp edges on ear cups
- Slides when bending over
- Sound leakage at high volume
- Heavy weight
- ANC lets in some outside sound
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | QCY H3 ANC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.26 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | synthetic protein leather, slow spring memory foam |
| Headband | Fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 50 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones with Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Sound, Multipoint Connection, 60H Playback, Custom EQ via App(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, White | | QCY H3 ANC Bluetooth Headphones Over Ear, Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth 5.4 Headphones with Microphones, Hi-Res Audio Sound, Multipoint Connection, 60H Playback, Custom EQ via App(Black) | QCY H3 |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 60 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 3 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control App | QCY APP |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
QCY H3 ANC
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 88 overall, wins 5 of 7 usage categories and 10 of 44 specs.