Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
Sony WH-1000XM5
Over-ear · 2022
Sony WH-1000XM5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Sony WH-1000XM5 at 93. That puts Sony WH-1000XM5 ahead by 3 points — a narrow 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 Sony WH-1000XM5 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
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (95 vs 93).
Noise cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM5ANC strength for commute and travel
Sony WH-1000XM5 leads on anc (91 vs 84).
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | 2022 |
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
Sony WH-1000XM5
- +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 Sony WH-1000XM5
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM5? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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-1000XM5 worth the price? +
At $399, Sony WH-1000XM5 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM5 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-1000XM5? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 93). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sony WH-1000XM5? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 — leads on anc (91 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.