Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Shure
63 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.33 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | — |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 50 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 39 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 98 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX LL, LDAC, SBC |
| Surround | — | Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Premium Studio Sound, Bluetooth 5, Customizable EQ, 45-Hour Battery, Over-Ear, Black | Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 Wireless Noise Cancelling | Shure |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 5.0 |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.5 m |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | 45 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs | 0.25 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | 15 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| 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 | Virtual Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | ShurePlus PLAY |
| 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
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong anc (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (79th percentile)
- Below average comfort (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 40.345score per dollar
vs
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 20.179score per dollar
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offers 1.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 45 specs.
