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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a better choice if you prioritize portability, use with Apple devices, and features like sweatproof certification and wireless charging, making them suitable for exercise and on-the-go use. They also offer a low latency mode which is beneficial for watching videos and gaming. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones provide superior overall sound quality, comfort, and active noise cancelling, which may enhance your experience during air travel and long listening sessions. They also come with a detachable cable, which can be useful if you prefer or need a wired connection. If call and meeting quality is important to you, the Momentum 4 outperforms the AirPods Pro 2. However, the Momentum 4 are less portable and do not have an IP rating for dust or water resistance, making the AirPods Pro 2 a more practical option for physical activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
8.4
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good.
Phone Calls
7.8
6.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
8.2
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
59.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$199
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Apple Airpods Pro 2 are both good for music.
Noise Reduction
9.1
9.1
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both excellent for noise reduction.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro 2 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.3 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro 2
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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