Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
vs
Marshall Major IV
Marshall
69 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
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
Sound quality 7
Battery life 6
Comfort 7
Noise cancellation 6
Bluetooth connectivity 4
Design 4
Marshall Major IV
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Marshall Major IV | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg | 0.16 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | Vinyl |
| Headband | Fabric | Vinyl |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| 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 | | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m | 10.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 80 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 15 minutes = 15 hours |
| Charging | USB-C | 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 | Sennheiser Smart Control 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
Marshall Major IV
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong comfort (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
No current pricing available
Marshall Major IV
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 44 specs.
