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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Sennheiser 560S offers superior overall sound quality and a better score for soundstage and music listening, making them excellent for immersive music experiences at home. They're also more comfortable for long sessions. However, they lack a built-in microphone, which means they aren't suitable for calls and meetings. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4, while more expensive, includes active noise cancelling for better sound isolation, which is beneficial during air travel or in noisy environments, and they have a very long battery life for wireless use. They also offer better build quality and built-in controls, along with higher scores for gaming and TV and video applications. If portability and versatility, including the ability to take calls, are priorities for you, the Momentum 4 may be the better choice despite the higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
7.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
6.9
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser 560S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
9.1
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good.
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How the Sennheiser 560S and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 560S | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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Sound Guys
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 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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