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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning

90
/ 100
From $379
VS
Audeze LCD-5 wins by 6
Audeze LCD-5 — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-5

Planar magnetic

96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict

Audeze LCD-5 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Audeze LCD-5 at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…

  • ✓60-hour battery — best in class
  • ✓Audiophile sound signature
  • ✓Foldable for travel

Pick Audeze LCD-5 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (84 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($379 vs $4,500).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs
96 Audeze LCD-5

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90
anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Audeze LCD-5
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Audeze LCD-5 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Audeze LCD-5
Driver
42 mm transducer
—
ANC
Adaptive Hybrid
—
Bluetooth
5.2
—
Codecs
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
—
Battery
60 hr (50 with ANC)
—
Charging
USB-C
—
Weight
293 g
—
Type
—
Planar magnetic

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Pros
  • +60-hour battery — best in class
  • +Audiophile sound signature
  • +Foldable for travel
Cons
  • −ANC trails Bose / Sony
  • −No Auracast
  • −App less polished

Audeze LCD-5

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Audeze LCD-5

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5? +

Audeze LCD-5 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +

At $379, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is Audeze LCD-5 worth the price? +

At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (84 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on comfort (92 vs 88). Long-session wearability.