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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and a broad soundstage for an immersive experience, particularly for music and TV, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be a great choice. However, these are open-back headphones which means they will leak sound and don't isolate noise well, so they're not ideal for noisy environments or if privacy is a concern. They’re also wired, which may limit mobility. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers good sound quality with added versatility thanks to their wireless connectivity and active noise cancellation, making them more suitable for travel and use in noisy settings. They come with a higher price and have a significantly longer battery life. The Momentum 4 also has a built-in microphone for clearer calls, foldable design for portability, and app support for customization. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.3
7.5
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
7.0
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$140
$250
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.2
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is good.
TV and Video
8.8
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Philips Fidelio X2HR are both very good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Philips Fidelio X2HR and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
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 Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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