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Owned 1–2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted
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Sennheiser re-enters the high-end ANC conversation.
At 7.6, its noise cancelling beats 25% of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 61 of the 238 we've cataloged.
A 4.6 puts its audio quality in the top quarter of over-ear headphones we've measured.
Measured on 44 of the 238 we've cataloged.
Would not buy it again and still uses it daily.
Owned 1–2 years.
above average for over-ear headphones — based on 156 of 238 we've cataloged.
Usb-c is the most common — on 89% of the 135 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
5.2 appears on 16% of the 147 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
Bluetooth appears on 44% of the 239 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 238).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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.
✓Liked: Excellent battery life, Excellent sound quality, Connectivity options, Price
✕Could be better: Middling ANC, Mic noise rejection
What a reader who owns the Sennheiser Momentum 4 reports after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.
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Would not buy againGraphite colour looks better in photos from Sennheiser, IRL they look cheap. I’d buy black if I could do it again.
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Comfort over long sessions — as expected
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Comfort over long sessions — worse than expected
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Battery in real life — better than expected
