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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 depends on your preferences. For better portability and suitability during exercise, go for the Beoplay EQ, as they are lightweight earbuds. However, they have a shorter battery life and are less comfortable for long listening sessions compared to the over-ear Momentum 4, which also offer superior sound quality and active noise cancelling. The Momentum 4 are better for TV and gaming due to their lower latency but are bulkier if you travel often. While the Beoplay EQ is less expensive, the Momentum 4's added comfort and sound experience may justify the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
- Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.8
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good for music, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is only fair.
Gaming
8.4
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is very good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
8.2
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and Sennheiser Momentum 4 are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.8
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ is good.
Battery
6.5 Hours
59.0 Hours
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has 6.5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$399
$252
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has a price of $399 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $252.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
7.2
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ to be good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair.
Build Quality
8.9
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to have excellent build quality, while the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ has very good build quality.
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How the Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $252 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Bang and Olufsen | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.5 Hours | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 20 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 8 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Bang and Olufsen Beoplay EQ
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PC Mag
Tim Gideon | March 2022
"Bang & Olufsen’s audio products prioritize style and function just as much as sound quality. The company’s latest Beoplay EQ noise-cancelling true wireless earphones combine strong, accurate-leaning audio with solid noise cancellation in an exceedingly classy design."
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 Bang and Olufsen
Bang and Olufsen is an almost century-old electronic goods manufacturer based in Denmark with a very special focus on design. Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen created the first AC radio in 1925 and went on to develop televisions, telephones and, of course, headphones and loudspeakers. Today, they are partnered with several companies, like Audi, BMW and Aston Martin, to provide very high-quality audio solutions.
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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