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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

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Ranked #4 in Headphones
904 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Superseded but still a mainstream recommendation with the longest proven field record of any wireless pick here. The Momentum 5 is the better purchase today.

Consolidated from 20 cited sources across 17 outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

  • 12 positive sources
  • 7 mixed sources
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Pros & cons

  • ✓ Longest proven multi-year ownership record of any current wireless ANC headphone
  • ✓ Exceptional battery life
  • ✓ Build has held up in the field since launch
  • ✓ Excellent sound
  • ✓ Still holds up against newer rivals
  • ✗ Superseded by the Momentum 5, which is the better buy today
  • ✗ superseded by newer Momentum 5
  • ✗ App and firmware update history has been patchier than its main rivals'
  • ✗ Early firmware bugs, though now patched history

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 9 articles and 11 video reviews

12 positive sources

S SoundGuys Adam Birney · reviewer · May 2026
The MOMENTUM 4 has a 4-microphone array — two per side — with beamforming for noise reduction. The MOMENTUM 5 doubles that to 8 microphones, four per side. That increased mic count is part of why the ANC is so much stronger on the newer headphone, but it also benefits call quality.
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G Gogi Tech Gogi Tech · 3.8M subscribers · Sept 2025
The battery backup is quite good, of 60 hours. And information about its features is given here. I open the box and inside is this case. Now, everything is inside this case. This is visible. These are some booklets. And here are the Headphones , the colour is very impressive. And especially these cups, the cushioning material that comes in front of them is very soft.
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G gogemio Tara Nguyen · reviewer · Oct 2025
The Smart Control app adds helpful customization, and the overall performance easily competes with Sony and Bose. If you want headphones that sound amazing, last for days, and feel comfortable enough to wear anywhere, the Momentum 4 is worth every dollar.
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E Erin Lawrence Erin Lawrence · 180K subscribers · Mar 2023
Sennheiser's Momentum 4 is the company's latest model, and it comes packed with both ANC technology and some high-end audio features that make it worth a closer look
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T TechRadar Article · Mar 2026
Delivering excellent sound quality, impressive noise cancelling, a sleek design, and a nice list of features, the Momentum 4 walk all over many of the best headphones on the market at this discounted price, for me.
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E EL JEFE REVIEWS EL JEFE REVIEWS · 153K subscribers · Aug 2022
All right, so here's one of the things and I wanna make sure I unboxed it, because I wanted to give Sennheiser credit where credit is due. Because on the Momentum 3s, we did not get a travel case with them included. I had to go out and buy my own. They included one with the Momentum 4. So we gotta give it up for that. And here's just some paperwork, nothing, nothing really to worry about.
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S SoundGuys Christian Thomas · reviewer · Sept 2025
We spent a week with Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless to find out everything you need to know.
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U uncover+ Review unit from Sennheiser uncover+ · 36.4K subscribers · Jul 2025
In case you're wondering, by the way, this is what you get when you order a Momentum 4. I think smartphone brands should start learning from Sennheiser when lecturing about the environment. There's not a single plastic packaging inside the box. Everything comes within this pretty hefty highquality case
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R RecordingNOW RecordingNOW · 30.7K subscribers · May 2026
Honestly, even at that $300 price tag, I still find the Momentum 4 to be one of the best values in the market. And the reason is that most of these flagships have been going for that $450 to as high as $550 for the AirPods Max 2, the HD 630 from Sennheiser, which is not actually the Momentum 5
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L LeechTM LeechTM · 19.3K subscribers · Mar 2024
A year ago, I reviewed the Momentum 4. Now, a year later, Sennheiser has fixed everything I complained about in this review, and not much to my surprise, the momentum 4 are now in my top 3 headphones. And since they released a new pair of their more budget friendly Headphones the Accentum PLUS, which even though its their budget line, now only costs 40 Euros less than their top of the line Headphones. So, a comparison in my opinion is necessary, to see if 40 Euros more give you the much better Headphones. And for comparisons sake, and because a viewer asked me, im also going to throw the Sony xm5s into the mix as well
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P PC HUB PC HUB · 1.6K subscribers · Dec 2025
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless truly excels in this department. With Sennheiser's signature sound and 40mm dynamic drivers, these headphones offer an immersive highfidelity listening experience. The sound is well balanced with rich bass, clear mids, and sparkling highs, making them perfect for a wide variety of music genres, from bass heavy tracks to acoustic melodies.
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V Verified Reviews Verified Reviews · 1.3K subscribers · Jan 2026
Everyone thinks the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is a safe, boring pick in a world dominated by Sony and Bose. But here's the thing. After living with them in 2026, they're quietly the better daily driver for most people because the sound, battery life, and firmware finally come together in a way the others don't
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7 mixed sources

W Wantek Joe Steve · reviewer · Dec 2025
The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless still makes sense when your priorities are long battery life with ANC, adjustable sound, multipoint, and the flexibility to listen over Bluetooth, analog cable, or USB-C. Its strongest buying case is practical versatility rather than novelty. The trade-offs are equally clear: it is not IP rated, it is not a purpose-built gaming or enterprise-call headset, and it is no longer the newest MOMENTUM over-ear model. That makes price especially important. At a meaningfully lower price than newer premium alternatives, its feature set remains easy to justify; at near-new-generation pricing, compare the current lineup before buying.
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S SoundGuys SoundGuys · 323K subscribers · Jul 2025
So, are the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless worth it in 2025? Yes. Well, sort of. Here are three things I really love about it and three things that really aren't as great. Number one, sound quality. When you take these into the lab, the first thing you'll notice is that they measure really, really well. And that's not by accident.
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T TechGearLab Chris McNamara · reviewer
These headphones are pricey and only offer average active noise cancellation (ANC). One tester complained, “ At this price, I didn't expect to hear mumbled speech and keyboard clacks. ” If you frequently find yourself in loud environments, the similarly priced Sony XM6 is the better option, but it leans towards a bass-heavy profile that some listeners may not love.
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G GYMCADDY GYMCADDY · 177K subscribers · Sept 2022
-- \rSo the Sennheiser Momentum 4’s are a solid pair of ANC headphones from Sennheiser that have some major improvements that I have been asking for since both the Momentum 3’s and PXC 550 2’s came out. They have a monstrous battery life, ANC that rivals the Sony 1000XM5’s, and a new hard shell case. On paper, these things are amazing… but if you’re a momentum 3 or PXC 550 2 counusiour, and if you upgrade to the Momentum 4’s… there will be times where you will miss your old headphones
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O Oasthar Shashini Fernando · reviewer · Jun 2026
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless still earns its place in 2026 because the core stuff is strong. You get excellent sound, standout battery life, real comfort, and a feature set that still feels current. The weak points are easy to name. ANC is very good, not best-in-class, and call quality trails the top rivals.
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O OASTHAR OASTHAR · 45.3K subscribers · Jun 2026
So, if you value comfort plus long-term ownership, the Momentum 5 clearly feels like the smarter physical design. Moving on to controls, app features, and connectivity, both headphones feel very similar at first. Each model uses a capacitive touch plate on the right ear cup for volume, playback, track skipping, and switching between active noise cancellation and transparency mode.
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A Audiowords The Editors · reviewer
Consensus 65 / 100 weighted mean across 9 sources — an aggregate, not a single verdict
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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #4 of 28 on our headphones tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 20 cited sources across 17 outlets.

None of the 19 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Superseded by the Momentum 5, which is the better buy today. superseded by newer Momentum 5. App and firmware update history has been patchier than its main rivals'. Early firmware bugs, though now patched history.

On our headphones board, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ranks #4 (A tier) ahead of Sony WH-1000XM5 at #17 (C tier). Sony WH-1000XM5: A superseded flagship that outlets still rank best overall, which on the street means near-XM6 performance for meaningfully less. Exactly what this lens rewards.

On our headphones board, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) ranks #2 (S tier) ahead of Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at #4 (A tier). Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): RTINGS and TechGearLab confirm comfort and sound, and Bose's support reputation is solid. The best wireless ownership bet after the Sennheiser.

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