FiiO FT13
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
What Buyers Say
FiiO FT13
The FiiO FT13 PurpleHeart headphones earn mostly positive feedback for their stunning wood craftsmanship, excellent build quality, and standout bass performance. However, opinions are divided on their treble—some find it exciting while others call it sibilant—and the fit can be problematic for certain head shapes. A few verified owners warn that these are not a universal upgrade over the cheaper FT1 and that the best results require burn-in and a warm, neutral DAC/amp pairing.
Pros
- Stunning PurpleHeart wood craftsmanship
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful, deep bass
- Great cable and accessories
- Comfortable for many users
Cons
- Treble can be sibilant on some tracks
- Fit issues for certain head shapes
- Needs burn-in to sound best
- Not a universal upgrade over FT1
- Better with specific DAC/amp pairing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones are widely praised for their superb sound quality, exceptional battery life, and comfortable fit. Many users consider them a top-tier choice for audio, though some note that the noise cancellation is not the best in class and the companion app can be finicky. A few reviewers experienced connectivity issues or build quality problems, but the overall sentiment is strongly positive.
Pros
- Superb sound quality
- Exceptional battery life
- Comfortable fit
- Effective noise cancellation
- Easy Bluetooth pairing
Cons
- Mediocre noise cancellation
- Finicky companion app
- Connectivity issues
- Snug fit for some
- Aux cable degrades sound
Scores
Specifications
| FiiO FT13 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.29 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | sheepskin leather and suede | Synthetic leather |
| Headband | magnesium-aluminum alloy | Fabric |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 60 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB★ |
| Max SPL | — | 106 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | FiiO FT13 Audiophile Closed-Back Headphones, 60mm Large Dynamic Driver with W-Shaped Wool & Nano Wood Fiber Diaphragm, Premium Purpleheart Wood Design, Furukawa Copper Hybrid Cable(Purple) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
| 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, Black | |
| 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 |
| Range | — | 9.100000381469727 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 | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Smart Control Plus |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | Water-Resistant |
Pros & Cons
FiiO FT13
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (31st percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 22 of 45 specs.
