The Sennheiser Momentum 4 delivers exceptional sound quality and an unmatched 60-hour battery life, making it ideal for long trips and heavy users. While the ANC doesn't match the Sony or Bose, the sound quality and battery life more than compensate. The plastic build feels less premium but keeps the weight down for comfortable all-day wear.
Strengths
- +Outstanding 60-hour battery life - best in class
- +Excellent sound quality with detailed highs and rich bass
- +Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening
- +Fast charging - 2 hours of playback from 10-minute charge
- +Customizable EQ via Sennheiser Smart Control app
Watch-outs
- −ANC good but not class-leading compared to Sony and Bose
- −Plastic build feels less premium than competitors
- −No IPX4 water resistance rating
- −Fold design doesn't lay flat like some competitors
How it compares
The Momentum 4's 60-hour battery life dwarfs all competitors - the Sony WH-1000XM6 offers 30 hours and the AirPods Max 2 offers 20 hours. Sound quality is exceptional and rivals the Sony, though ANC is a step behind both Sony and Bose. The lightweight design makes it more comfortable for extended wear than the heavy AirPods Max 2.
Rating sources
Our 4.2 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
