Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Sennheiser
88 Overall Score
vs
Soundcore Life Q30
Soundcore
55 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
Soundcore Life Q30
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | Soundcore Life Q30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.45 kg★ | — |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | protein leather with memory foam padding |
| Headband | Fabric | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | hybrid |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz | 40 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 60 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | — |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive | Soundcore Q30 by Anker, Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones, Multiple Modes, Hi-Res Audio, Custom EQ via App, 50H Playtime, Comfortable Fit, Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection+Anker USB C Charger |
| 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 | hybrid |
| 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★ | 50 hrs |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback. | 5-minute charge gives you 4 hours of listening |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control App | Custom EQ via App |
| 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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average comfort (13th percentile)13th %ile
Soundcore Life Q30
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong battery (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT0.414score per dollar
vs
Soundcore Life Q300.688score per dollar
Soundcore Life Q30 offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT
Scores 88 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 44 specs.
