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Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sennheiser re-enters the high-end ANC conversation.
noise cancelling & sound
7.6/ 10
ANCNoise cancelling7.6
0.010.0
At 7.6, its noise cancelling beats 26% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 58 of the 239 we've cataloged.
4.6/ 5
SoundMDAQS Overall4.6
1.05.0
A 4.6 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 43 of the 239 we've cataloged.
See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
60 hAbove average60 h
11 h100 h
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 239 we've cataloged.
Charging Method
USB-CMost commonUsb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%
Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Bluetooth Version
5.25.029%5.326%5.216%5.411%
5.2 appears on 16% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Connection Type
Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth44%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 239).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 60 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Full Charge Minutes
- 5 min
- Battery Life Anc On
- 60 h
- Battery
- Yes
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.2
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth wireless
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
- Multipoint Devices
- 2 devices
- Headphone Jack
- Yes
- USB Charging
- Yes
Design
- Weight
- 293 g
- Color Options
- Black, white, black/copper, brown, graphite, teal
- Ear Pad Type
- Memory foam
- Foldable
- Yes
- Headband Type
- Adjustable over-head
Build
- Material Chassis Primary
- Plastic
Features
- Companion App
- Yes
- Control Type
- Touch controls
- Eq Customization
- Full parametric EQ
- Auto Pause
- Yes
Microphone
- Count
- 4
- Microphone
- Yes
- Noise Reduction Type
- Active
- Type
- Dual microphone
Sound
- Acoustic Design
- Closed-back
- Ambient Mode
- Adjustable level
- Anc Modes
- Off,anc,transparency,adaptive
- Driver Type
- Dynamic driver
- Frequency Response Signature
- V-shaped
- Noise Cancellation Type
- Active
Identity
- Model Number
- MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Release
- Date
- 2022-08
- Msrp Usd
- 350 USD
- Year
- 2022
Lab data
How we test ›Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Sennheiser Momentum 4SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 9.9 |
| 25 | 10.2 |
| 32 | 10.2 |
| 40 | 9.6 |
| 50 | 7.8 |
| 63 | 5.5 |
| 80 | 3.8 |
| 100 | 1.1 |
| 125 | 0.1 |
| 160 | -1.0 |
| 200 | -2.2 |
| 250 | -2.9 |
| 315 | -3.2 |
| 400 | -4.1 |
| 500 | -3.0 |
| 630 | -1.6 |
| 800 | -1.4 |
| 1000 | -0.0 |
| 1250 | -0.2 |
| 1600 | -2.5 |
| 2000 | -0.1 |
| 2500 | 5.7 |
| 3150 | 6.7 |
| 4000 | 9.0 |
| 5000 | 7.4 |
| 6300 | 6.2 |
| 8000 | 5.7 |
| 10000 | 2.9 |
| 12500 | -4.1 |
| 16000 | -8.8 |
| 20000 | -16.2 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | -2.4 |
| 26 | 0.2 |
| 33 | 0.2 |
| 41 | 0.2 |
| 52 | -0.4 |
| 65 | -1.3 |
| 82 | -2.7 |
| 103 | -2.5 |
| 130 | -1.3 |
| 163 | 0.2 |
| 205 | 2.6 |
| 259 | 4.9 |
| 325 | 7.6 |
| 410 | 6.1 |
| 516 | 8.9 |
| 613 | 11.2 |
| 772 | 13.9 |
| 972 | 16.1 |
| 1220 | 17.3 |
| 1540 | 23.2 |
| 1940 | 32.3 |
| 2440 | 28.4 |
| 3070 | 29.6 |
| 3870 | 33.3 |
| 4870 | 42.0 |
| 6130 | 39.7 |
| 7720 | 51.1 |
| 9720 | 46.6 |
| 12200 | 41.8 |
| 15400 | 47.0 |
| 19400 | 41.7 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 0.5 |
| 26 | 11.1 |
| 33 | 9.1 |
| 41 | 14.5 |
| 52 | 16.5 |
| 65 | 14.7 |
| 82 | 17.2 |
| 103 | 21.0 |
| 130 | 22.4 |
| 163 | 26.6 |
| 205 | 27.0 |
| 259 | 24.1 |
| 325 | 22.3 |
| 410 | 16.5 |
| 516 | 17.2 |
| 613 | 16.3 |
| 772 | 20.7 |
| 972 | 18.2 |
| 1220 | 13.7 |
| 1540 | 19.4 |
| 1940 | 29.7 |
| 2440 | 26.5 |
| 3070 | 28.9 |
| 3870 | 34.8 |
| 4870 | 37.0 |
| 6130 | 40.8 |
| 7720 | 44.8 |
| 9720 | 43.3 |
| 12200 | 41.5 |
| 15400 | 42.4 |
| 19400 | 34.5 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4
4.8
3.5
4.1
4.6
Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Scores (1–5), modeled from the measured response. Higher is better across timbre, distortion, and immersiveness — add other models to see where this one lands.
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Noise cancelling7.6
Isolation4.8
Battery life9.9
Comfort & fit8.8
Connectivity8.5
Design8.0
The verdict
If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD.
✓What we like
✓Excellent battery life
✓Excellent sound quality
✓Connectivity options
✓Price
✓USB-C listening
✕What could be better
✕Middling ANC
✕Mic noise rejection
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