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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize impeccable sound quality and a wide soundstage for a more immersive music listening experience, consider the Sennheiser HD800S, although it lacks utility features like a microphone and wireless connectivity, and its open-back design doesn't isolate noise well, which is not ideal for noisy environments or commuting. On the other hand, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers very good sound quality, active noise cancelling to block out distraction, a built-in mic, and both wired and wireless options, making it versatile for different contexts such as calls or travel, but with a slightly less expansive soundstage compared to the HD800S. The Momentum 4 is also more portable and has a much longer battery life for extended use on the go. The HD800S is significantly more expensive, so if cost is a concern, the Momentum 4 presents a valuable blend of quality and functionality at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD800S
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.9
7.5
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
7.5
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD800S is good.
Phone Calls
5.0
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
TV and Video
9.7
8.9
The Sennheiser HD800S is best in class for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD800S is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD800S does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$1,400
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser HD800S has a price of $1,400 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Sennheiser HD800S are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Sennheiser HD800S and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Sennheiser HD800S and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD800S | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2015 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.6/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.7/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 371.9 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Christian Thomas | March 2023
"The cans offer stellar sound quality, comfort, and good maintenance options—so they're an easy recommendation if you have the cash and the need for the last headphones you'll buy for years."
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 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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