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Updated January 10, 2024·
If sound quality is a priority, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is superior, offering richer audio and a better soundstage, which translates to a more immersive experience. However, they are less suitable for exercise due to their size and weight. The JLab Go Work Wireless, while more affordable and with good mic quality, has lower overall sound quality. They are lighter, making them more suitable for extended wear and exercise. Both headphones have good battery life, but the Sennheiser offers active noise cancelling for better isolation from ambient noise, which could be valuable during air travel or in noisy environments. The choice depends on whether you prioritize sound quality and noise cancellation or affordability and suitability for exercise. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the JLab Go Work Wireless
The JLab Go Work Wireless has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser Momentum 4.
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
Good for music
Excellent for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
5.8/10
7.5/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good for music, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Gaming
5.3/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3/10
6.8/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and JLab Go Work Wireless are both only fair for phone calls, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.6/10
8.2/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is only fair.
TV and Video
5.5/10
8.9/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for TV and video, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the JLab Go Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
47.0 Hours
59.0 Hours
The JLab Go Work Wireless has 47 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$50
$250
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$350
The JLab Go Work Wireless has a price of $50 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
"If you are going to criticise the JLab Go Work, it would be for the cables, which are to some extent too short for their intended use, and for its rather harsh treble reproduction above moderate volume levels in music mode. However, the call quality during telephone calls and video conferences in voice mode via wireless and via cable is impeccable. This handy Bluetooth headset also scores points with its excellent battery life and support for multipoint connections."
"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 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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