Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
99 Overall Score
vs
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
SteelSeries
49 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
78 out of 100 high confidence 77 reviews
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are widely praised for their superb sound quality, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit. Many users consider them a top-tier choice for audio, though some note that the noise cancellation is not the best in class and the companion app can be finicky. A few reviewers experienced connectivity issues or build quality problems, but the overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Finicky companion app
- Connectivity issues
- Snug fit for some
- Aux cable degrades sound
Sound quality 35
Battery life 20
Comfort 18
Noise cancellation 15
Connectivity 8
Companion app 7
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.69 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | AirWeave Memory Foam |
| Headband | Fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 93 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| 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, Black | | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | AI-powered |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 36 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15-minute USB-C fast charge boosts the headset for 6 hours of use |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Sonar Software |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 61466
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong anc (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong battery (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong connectivity (68th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (20th percentile)20th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 17 of 45 specs.
