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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
Sony WH-1000XM4 — Over-ear · 2020
Sony

Sony WH-1000XM4

Over-ear · 2020

90
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Sony WH-1000XM4 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…

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

Pick Sony WH-1000XM4 if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (95 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Sony WH-1000XM4

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sony WH-1000XM4 leads on anc (88 vs 84).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 89).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs
90 Sony WH-1000XM4

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90
anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Sony WH-1000XM4
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Sony WH-1000XM4 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Sony WH-1000XM4
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
—
2020

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

Sony WH-1000XM4

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM4

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM4? +

Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Sony WH-1000XM4 worth the price? +

At $349, Sony WH-1000XM4 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM4 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 sound quality, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM4? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM4? +

Sony WH-1000XM4 — leads on anc (88 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.