Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
vs
JBL Live 670NC
JBL
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
85 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for its superb sound quality, excellent battery life (up to 60 hours), and comfortable fit. While many find the noise cancellation effective, some note it falls short of top competitors like AirPods Pro 2. Common drawbacks include finicky Bluetooth connectivity, a non-folding design, and an occasionally buggy companion app.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Excellent battery life (60 hours)
- Comfortable for long wear
- Good active noise cancellation
- Responsive touch controls
Cons
- Inconsistent Bluetooth connectivity
- Non-folding design
- Buggy companion app
- Noise cancellation not best in class
- Clamping force slightly strong
Sound quality 7
Battery life 6
Comfort 7
Noise cancellation 6
Bluetooth connectivity 4
Design 4
JBL Live 670NC
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 670NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | — |
| Headband | Fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 100 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | — |
| 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, White | | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3★ |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | — |
| Range | 9.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs | 65 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | 3 hrs |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 5min=4hrs |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Home, Amazon Alexa |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control App | JBL |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
JBL Live 670NC
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong anc (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT0.442score per dollar
vs
JBL Live 670NC0.749score per dollar
JBL Live 670NC offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 44 specs.
