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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize the best sound quality for music, the Sennheiser IE600 earbuds are excellent, with a best in class rating, however, they lack built-in controls and aren't suitable for calls, meetings, or exercise. They are wired and have a cable ear hook design for a secure fit but do not support wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling. On the other hand, if you prefer the versatility of wireless connectivity, long battery life, and excellent noise isolation, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones may be a better fit. They also support aptX Adaptive codec for lower latency, are comfortable for extended use, and have a virtual surround feature, making them suitable for a variety of uses including TV and video. Note that the Momentum 4 headphones also have active noise cancelling and an integrated microphone, providing clearer calls and better experience in noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.3
7.5
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
6.7
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Sennheiser IE600 is only fair.
Phone Calls
3.5
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
5.4
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser IE600 is poor.
Noise Reduction
7.0
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser IE600 is good.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Sennheiser IE600 does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$600
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Sennheiser IE600 has a price of $600 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
9.3
8.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser IE600 to be excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Sennheiser IE600 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 both have excellent build quality.
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How the Sennheiser IE600 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser IE600 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$600 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.5/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.3/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.6/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 2.5/10 | 8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 6 Grams | 294.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
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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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