Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Creative Sound Blaster JAM EF0950
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless headphones receive largely positive feedback for their excellent sound quality, long battery life, and comfort. Many users praise the natural tuning and deep bass, while noting that the active noise cancellation is good but not class-leading. Some concerns include small earcups that may cause discomfort for larger ears, occasional Bluetooth connectivity issues, and a plastic build that some find less premium. Overall, it is a strong contender in the premium wireless headphone market, especially for those prioritizing sound and battery life.
Pros
- Excellent sound quality
- Long battery life (60 hours)
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good active noise cancellation
- Natural and engaging tuning
Cons
- Small earcups for larger ears
- Occasional Bluetooth connectivity drops
- Plastic build feels less premium
- ANC not class-leading
- No spatial/360 audio
Creative Sound Blaster JAM EF0950
The Sound Blaster JAM V2 is praised for its lightweight, comfortable on-ear design with foam pads, making it ideal for all-day wear, especially with glasses. Sound quality is very good for podcasts and calls, with clear mics and effective noise cancellation for the caller. However, some users report audio dropouts on Windows 10 laptops, and the lack of auto-pause when removing the headphones is noted as a missing feature from competitors.
Pros
- Lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear
- Clear microphone for calls
- Good sound quality for podcasts and music
- Long battery life
- Easy Bluetooth pairing and multipoint connection
Cons
- Audio dropouts on Windows 10 laptops
- No auto-pause when removing headphones
- Snug fit initially for some users
- Limited noise isolation for noisy environments
- Microphone only suitable as backup
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Creative Sound Blaster JAM EF0950 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | — |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | neodymium |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 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 | Sound Blaster JAM V2 On-Ear Lightweight Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless Headphones with USB-C, aptX Low Latency, aptX HD, Multipoint Connectivity, Voice Detection and Noise Reduction, 22 Hours Battery Life |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 22 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 minutes for 4 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Creative app |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Creative Sound Blaster JAM EF0950
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (77th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 43 specs.