Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Beats Studio3
Beats
37 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
78 out of 100 medium confidence 16 reviews
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
Sound quality 12
Battery life 8
Comfort 10
Noise cancellation 9
Build quality 6
Bluetooth connectivity 5
Beats Studio3
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Beats Studio3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | — |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 1 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 40 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | USB-C★ | micro-USB |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus | — |
| 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
Beats Studio3
- Strong anc (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong battery (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong mic (74th percentile)
- Below average sound (25th percentile)
- Below average comfort (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Beats Studio3
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 18 of 43 specs.
