Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
99 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
Poly
54 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
78 out of 100 high confidence 77 reviews
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
Sound quality 35
Battery life 20
Comfort 18
Noise cancellation 15
Connectivity 8
Companion app 7
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.30 kg |
| Ear Cushion | Synthetic leather | Artificial leather |
| Headband | Fabric | metal |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 28 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 | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | Poly Blackwire 3225 Stereo USB-C Headset + 3.5mm Plug + USB-C/A Adapter - Stereo - USB Type C, Mini-phone (3.5mm) - Wired - 32 Ohm - On-ear - Binaural - Ear-cup - 7.40 ft Cable - Omni-directional, Noi |
| 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 | 2.2699999809265137 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★ | 1 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | Omnidirectional |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA
- Strong mic (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong comfort (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 40.495score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA0.984score per dollar
Poly Blackwire 3200 Series 8X229AA offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 99 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 45 specs.
