Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
RØDE NTH-100
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
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
RØDE NTH-100
The Rode NTH-100 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional comfort, solid build quality, and clear, balanced sound. Users praise the locking cable mechanism and the ability to attach the cable to either ear, which is especially useful for studio work. A few reviewers note that the plastic cups feel slightly cheap and the earpads may be small for larger ears, and the sound signature is considered slightly boosted in bass and rolled off in treble, making it less ideal for critical music production but great for casual listening and podcasting. Overall, most users find them a great value, outperforming competitors like Sony MDR-7506.
Pros
- Exceptional comfort
- Solid build quality
- Clear and balanced sound
- Locking cable mechanism
- Cable attaches to either side
Cons
- Plastic cups feel cheap
- Earpads may be small for large ears
- Sound unnatural for critical music production
- Locking mechanism limits cable compatibility
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | RØDE NTH-100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.35 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | Alcantara |
| Headband | Leather | Alcantara |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 35 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB | 110 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 | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.4000000953674316 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 | — |
| 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
RØDE NTH-100
- Strong sound (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 43 specs.
