Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
97 Overall Score
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se
HiFiMan
20 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
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Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | HiFiMan HE1000se | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.44 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | 2x Ear Pads (Mounted on Headphones) |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 8 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 65 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 35 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 96 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 | 1.5 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
HiFiMan HE1000se
- Strong build (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average mic (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 40.345score per dollar
vs
HiFiMan HE1000se0.010score per dollar
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offers 34.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 97 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 43 specs.
