Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH1000XM3/B
Sony
47 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Studio
Work
Gaming
Commute
Budget
Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Sony WH1000XM3/B | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.45 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | foamed urethane |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | LCP |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | LDAC |
| Surround | — | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones, Black WH-1000XM3/B (Renewed) | SONY WH1000XM3 Bluetooth Wireless Noise Canceling | Sony | Black | Over Ear | Over Ear | Active Noise Cance |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | industry-leading |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 4.1 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 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 | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Voice Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Sony Headphones 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 WH1000XM3/B
- Strong sound (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong anc (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (77th percentile)
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average battery (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 44 specs.