Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
Sennheiser HD 800S
Over-ear · 2016
Sennheiser HD 800S takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 800S at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800S ahead by 5 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 Sennheiser HD 800S if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser HD 800SANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser HD 800S leads on anc (93 vs 84).
Comfort
Sennheiser HD 800SLong-session wearability
Sennheiser HD 800S leads on comfort (94 vs 92).
Value for money
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($379 vs $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sennheiser HD 800S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2016 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +60-hour battery — best in class
- +Audiophile sound signature
- +Foldable for travel
- −ANC trails Bose / Sony
- −No Auracast
- −App less polished
Sennheiser HD 800S
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sennheiser HD 800S
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 800S? +
Sennheiser HD 800S scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Sennheiser HD 800S worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800S delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 800S 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 Sennheiser HD 800S? +
Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on anc (93 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 800S? +
Sennheiser HD 800S — leads on comfort (94 vs 92). Long-session wearability.