Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sennheiser Momentum 4
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MUSIC: Good—7.5/10
CALLS: Fair—6.8/10
GAMING: Excellent—9.0/10
TV: Very Good—8.9/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Very Good—8.2/10
EXERCISE: Fair—6.3/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good—8.8/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Excellent—9.1/10
BUILD QUALITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Best in Class—10.0/10
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones offer very good overall sound quality and excellent comfort. They come with active noise canceling and are suitable for extended wear with a long battery life. Their build quality and built-in controls are considered very good. These headphones are well-suited for music listening, calls and meetings, gaming, TV and video, and also for air travel due to their noise isolation capabilities. However, they may not be the best choice for exercise due to their over-ear form factor and size. They also provide an app for equalization and audio control customization, and they support high-quality codecs like AptX Adaptive for improved wireless audio transmission. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Excellent comfort
- Very good overall sound quality
- Active noise cancelling featured
- Long battery life
- App offers audio customization
Cons
- Fair for calls and exercise
- Large carry size
- No wireless charging
- Not sweat or dustproof
Ratings by Category
Battery Life:5.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Gaming:4.7
This score evaluates the product when used to play videogames. It takes into account wireless latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort. Finally, the gaming score takes into account microphone quality for in-game voice chat.
It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
TV & Video:4.7
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is great for watching TV and videos thanks to its support for AptX Adaptive, which ensures low latency for better sync between audio and visuals, and a soundstage / imaging score of Good, which contributes to a more immersive experience.
Air Travel:4.6
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Podcasts & Audiobooks:4.5
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Music:4.2
This evaluates the product when used solely to listen to music. It takes into account the sound quality, whether or not they support high quality codecs, their ability to reproduce soundstage, and whether or not it has any virtual surround capabilities.
Portability:4.1
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Calls:3.9
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
Exercise:3.4
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $230 | ||
Brand | Sennheiser | ||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | ||
Form Factor | Headphones | ||
Connectivity | Wired + Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 7.5/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 6.9/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 9.1/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 9/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 6.4/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 59 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | No | ||
Charging time | 2 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | No | ||
Android App | Yes | ||
iOS App | Yes | ||
Mic Quality | 8/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | ||
Weight | 294.8 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | ||
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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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