Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
Audio-Technica
52 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | mesh and leatherette |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 45 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 15 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 28 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 38 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 99 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB StreamSet Over-Ear Professional Monitor Streaming Headphones, Bundle with Desktop Stand |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | Unidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | — |
| 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
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
- Strong mic (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS-USB
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 43 specs.
