Sennheiser

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Ranked #19 in Earbuds

317 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

Still top-five in a current roundup on sound quality alone, but it is the oldest design in the pick list and its successor exists.

Consolidated from 16 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

1 enthusiastic source
10 positive sources
5 mixed sources

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Flagged as a product to avoid

2 of 10 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.

Superseded flagship still sold at premium price after the line moved on to Momentum True Wireless 5, offering poor value.
Flagged 16 October 2026

Superseded flagship still sold at premium price after the line moved on to Momentum True Wireless 5, offering poor value.
Flagged 16 October 2026
This model’s reliability reputation shadowed the whole line, with documented owner reports of dead earbuds, cracking sound, battery drain, and fit complaints. The Momentum True Wireless 5 adds a user-replaceable battery to fix the exact failures owners reported.
Flagged 16 October 2026

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Pros & cons

✓ Sound-quality-first pick
✓ Top-five placement in a current roundup
✓ Two-year warranty, double the industry norm
✓ Long firmware support tail across the Momentum TW line
✓ No widespread failure reporting

✗ Oldest design in the pick list
✗ Successor model exists
✗ Dead earbuds reported
✗ Cracking sound
✗ Battery drain

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 7 articles, 8 video reviews and 1 community source

1 enthusiastic source

IGN Samuel Horti · reviewer · Nov 2025

The $299 price tag on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds demands top-tier audio, comfort, customization, and longevity, and if you're spending this much on earbuds, you’ll want them to last for years and years. Sennheiser's excellent track record and the buds' specs sheet – including support for high-quality Bluetooth codecs such as aptX Lossless and LC3 – promise a treat for your ears.

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10 positive sources

ecoustics.com Article · Jul 2024

The great thing is we now have 3 top level performers with signatures that differ enough that one of the three is bound to fit every listeners’ needs and sonic tastes. I will even make the argument that if purchasing one of the three, I’d try the MTW4 first as it has more customization options than either of the other two and will likely only get stronger as additional features arrive via firmware.

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Nabeel Nawab Nabeel Nawab · 2.1M subscribers · May 2024

This is Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds. It has amazing technology, amazing features, and it promises a lot

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Android Central Article · Jun 2026

These are some of the best wireless earbuds we've ever tested, with Sennheiser's famously versatile sound profile, some powerful active noise cancellation (ANC), and a comprehensive suite of handy customization features. The Momentum 4 earbuds may be a few years old at this point, but slap on a 50% discount and they become an absolute steal.

Read T Tech Singh Tech Singh · 243K subscribers · May 2024

To pair the buds, you need to download the Sennheiser Smart Control app from the Play Store or App Store, search for Momentum 4, and it should be paired in a couple of seconds. More about the app later. Coming to the fit and comfort. Well, I'm currently wearing both, and I can tell you that they snug in really nicely and block most of the passive sound

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HomeTechnologyReview Article

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 delivers more refined, accurate sound with excellent clarity and natural presentation. The Denon PerL Pro offers more detailed bass and personalized sound profiles through its Masimo AAT technology, but can sometimes sacrifice traditional stereo accuracy for theatrical effects.

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EL JEFE REVIEWS EL JEFE REVIEWS · 153K subscribers · Mar 2024

So I've had the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 for nearly a week now, and I'm definitely impressed

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MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 keeps pace with your every move.

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Headphones Pro Review Headphones Pro Review · 5.3K subscribers · Oct 2025

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are what happened when a legacy audio brand refineses rather than reinvents. They don't try to copy Apple or chase trends. They double down on what matters, sound quality, build, and user experience. They deliver a warm, immersive signature with customization options for any taste

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Reviewsinside Reviewsinside · 4.6K subscribers · Oct 2025

The Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are engineered to provide top tier sound quality thanks to Sennheiser's true response transducer system. This technology aims to deliver a full spectrum of sound from crisp highs to deep lows, offering a level of clarity that's usually reserved for high-end audio equipment.

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Verified Reviews Verified Reviews · 1.3K subscribers · Mar 2026

But Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 exceeded my expectations in every way, providing a level of sound quality and battery life that's unmatched by any other wireless earbuds on the market

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5 mixed sources

RecordingNOW.com Odi Productions · reviewer · Feb 2026

PROS Audiophile-friendly sound quality aptX Lossless and Adaptive support Decent noise cancelling performance Decent value CONS Mediocre microphone quality There’s better noise cancelling performance There’s better pure sound quality options

Read G GYMCADDY GYMCADDY · 177K subscribers · Oct 2024

So these are the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless earbuds. And even though these earbuds came out in early 2024… they still have the best performing Active noise cancelation as of late 2024 even after we got a whole new batch of premium ANC earbuds… albeit, their fit isn’t as comfortable and they have a pretty chunky case for 2024, 2025 standards. Nonetheless let's see what the Sennheiser Momentum 4’s are all about

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Dankung Article

If there’s one theme, it’s this: **MTW4 shines when your source unlocks its codecs—and 5.19.1 helps the calls—but the ecosystem sets your ceiling.**

Read A Amazon Expert Amazon Expert · 2.2K subscribers · Sept 2025

Noise cancellation is decent, but not market leading. It handles low-end hums well, like engines or AC units, but higher frequencies occasionally leak through. The adaptive A&C mode helps a bit, but if you've used Sony or Bose, you'll notice the difference. That said, transparency mode is excellent. Very natural sounding, great for conversations without needing to remove the buds.

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TechGearLab Graham Faulknor · reviewer · Nov 2025

Android users and audiophiles will love the epic sound of these pricey buds, but iPhone connectivity is pernickety

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #19 of 24 on our earbuds tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 16 independent outlets.

None of the 16 sources with a clear view is critical of it. Oldest design in the pick list. Successor model exists. Dead earbuds reported. Cracking sound. Battery drain.

On our earbuds board, Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 ranks #19 (D tier) ahead of Sony WF-1000XM5 at #20 (D tier). Sony WF-1000XM5: the most cross-shopped prior-gen flagship in the category, and the one whose dominant failure mode, in-bud battery fade, is furthest along. A refurb unit is a battery with a head start.

On our earbuds board, Technics EAH-AZ100 ranks #3 (S tier) ahead of Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 at #19 (D tier). Technics EAH-AZ100: the current consensus #1 among test labs, with the battery life and mature firmware platform that predict well for year-three ownership. The strongest combination of "reviews brilliantly" and "built to still be working."