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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional noise isolation for a quieter listening experience, especially beneficial for air travel, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 would be a wiser choice over the HD 250BT. The Momentum 4 also stands out with much longer battery life, which is ideal for extended use without frequent charging, and offers a more comfortable fit for longer listening sessions. In contrast, the HD 250BT offers a decent performance for its budget-friendly price, with good overall sound quality and enough durability for regular use. However, its noise isolation is less effective compared to the Momentum 4, the battery life is shorter, and it lacks active noise cancelling. Thus, if affordability is a major concern, the HD 250BT is a solid option, but for the best features and experience, particularly for travelers or those who use headphones for long periods, investing in the Momentum 4 could be justified. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Good for phone calls
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Good for music
- Excellent for gaming
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.5
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
TV and Video
8.4
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for TV and video, though the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
6.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Battery
25.0 Hours
59.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$64
$250
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has a price of $64 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser Momentum 4 to be excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
Phone Calls
7.2
6.8
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 250BT to be good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Sennheiser HD 250BT and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD 250BT | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$64 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 25 Hours | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 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 | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 125 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Sennheiser HD 250BT
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Headphone Check
Pete Scholßnagel | 2020
"As a lightweight, robust audio provider with a long battery life, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a lot for their price: very good Bluetooth codecs, an app connection and an extremely understated design. These headphones may not be among the most comfortable, but they deliver adequate sound – without overdriving or distortion."
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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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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