Sennheiser Momentum 4
Exact average 84.4 · 5 printed, 3 estimated · printed scores only: 82
Image: SennheiserCritics praise the Momentum 4's detailed sound and its roughly 60-hour battery, the longest here. They split on noise cancelling: some find it close to Sony, others say it trails Sony and Bose. The Verge was the least impressed.
Reviewed by TechRadar, Creative Bloq, TechGearLab and 5 more
The catch: Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 95TechRadar
A glowing review calling the headphones a standout at their price, with excellent sound, ANC and a 60-hour battery.
Read TechRadar review - 85Creative Bloq
A well-rounded pair that wins no single category but is easy to recommend to most people, especially at its much-reduced price.
Read Creative Bloq review - 81TechGearLab
Excellent sound and all-day comfort make it a favorite for music, but weak noise cancellation and call quality limit it for commuting.
Read TechGearLab review - 80SoundGuys
Excellent sound and battery life at a lower price than rivals, but noise cancelling trails Bose and Sony.
Read SoundGuys review - 70The Verge
Great sound, comfort and record battery life, but a generic design, touch-only controls and ANC behind Sony and Bose.
Read The Verge review - 92est.Expert Reviews
Best Buy winner with class-act sound, huge battery life and aggressive pricing, making it among the best at its price.
Read Expert Reviews review - 89est.9to5Toys
Strong recommendation as the next best thing to AirPods Max, with comfort, long battery and good ANC at a lower price.
Read 9to5Toys review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
Excellent, comfortable headphones with clear, musical sound, very good ANC and huge battery life.
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How it compares
Direct comparisons by professional outlets, exact models only, in our words. Shown as evidence; they never change the critic score.
vs Sony WH-1000XM687
- SoundGuys (2025): it depends. Choose this one if: you value battery life, wired options, comfort and a lower price.
vs Apple AirPods Max 283
- SoundGuys (2026): it depends. Choose this one if: you use Android or mixed devices, or want battery life and a lower price.
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Common questions
Is the Sennheiser Momentum 4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 8 recommend it. Noise cancelling trails Sony and Bose.
Do critics agree about the Sennheiser Momentum 4?
Broad agreement: scores range from 70 (The Verge) to 95 (TechRadar), a spread of 25 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Sennheiser Momentum 4?
Controls and app (4 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Sennheiser Momentum 4?
The Dali IO-8 (critic score 93), top pick, narrowly.