Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
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 90).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (84 vs 70).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).
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 | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| 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
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $349, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition) 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (84 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.