Sennheiser Consumer Audio Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones – Bluetooth Headset for Crystal-Clear Calls with Adaptive Noise Cancellation, 60h Battery Life, Lightweight Folding Design (Black/Copper) Electronics

4.0 out of 5 stars

Great Sound

These are an amazing deal when on sale but they do compete with the Bose & Sony headphones. All are great choices overall.

4.0 out of 5 stars

Sound quality is top notch. ANC is much better than my old Sony. Battery lasts forever.

My daily drivers at home are open ear Hifiman. I don’t think any bluetooth ANC headphones will ever match that experience, but Sennheiser comes closer than any I’ve yet heard. It meets my needs.The noise cancellation is much stronger than my old $120 Sony headphones, and the battery lasts roughly three times as long — upwards of 60 hours. The audio pass-through feature is also great for those times when you need to listen to your surroundings.I enjoy the style as well. The white/beige color stands out among bluetooth headphones, I think.I’ve only two complaints: 1) My head is on the larger size, and these are a tight fit. They do break in after awhile (I’m posting this after around 9 months of use), but they still clamp a bit too hard for my liking, and can run hot. Should not be a problem for most people, I think. But for larger headed folks, be aware of what you’re getting into. I’m willing to make the compromise for headphones of this quality, though. 2) the headphones have the ability to connect to two devices simultaneously, but I find this feature isn’t worthwhile. When I’m listening to music through my tablet, and I get a text alert from my phone, there’s a staticky sound that just makes it not worth using. That said, I haven’t had the other software issues that some users experience. As far as I can tell, Sennheiser has patched it all up — my experience has been smooth.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Winner of my search for headphones

I wanted to find a really good set of over the ear headphones to use at the office and for general use. I tried a few other highly rated models at varying price points. The momentum 4 was the winner for me. I had been using Beats Studio noise canceling earbuds and before that a pair of beats special edition solos. The solos hurt my ears after 2 hours, while the earbuds were great, but they just don’t last long enough for my current work environment without having to charge. Additionally, the earbuds had bad sound wuality for the microphones so they weren’t ideal for phone and teams calls.I orders the sennheiser as my higher end option to evaluate. At first I was a little skeptical of they were going to be the ones. I found that just pairing them to my iPhone worked and was easy, but it did t allow me to use the sennheiser app. I cleared them from my phones Bluetooth lost and paired again using the app, and all was good. The app offers a pretty decent amount of customization and guides you through it. I think the app works well once you get it all configured correctly. There are other headphones on the market that will really rattle your head with bass such as the beats and some of the skullcandy headphones. I found that I don’t care for those headphones when I’m listening to podcasts or audiobooks, they are just too tuned for music with deep and solid bass. The momentum 4 delivers some very tight and punch bass. I can’t say I’m wow’d by the bass I get for every track I listen to, but when I get into a bass heavy track or album, I find myself completely wow’d by the performance and range of these momentum 4’s. I believe these are a truer representation of how most songs are actually recorded. The clarity, crisp, clean, tight, punchy, deep, and full sound from these headphones is fantastic. I think my podcasts sound great, music sounds awesome, across a very wide variety of genres. The clarity of my voice in a loud office setting to take phone calls and teams calls is great. The noise canceling is always on unless you adjust to transparency to some degree, and I would have expected this to hinder battery life, but these do a great job canceling ambient noise and fully live up to the claims of 60plus hours of use between charges.I wear these at a minimum 6 hours a day, sometimes as much as 10. They actually keep a connection far better than I expected. I have these paired to my work pc and my iPhone at the same time and can get up and move around our office and leave devices at my desk and never lose connection. While connected to two devices it does a good job seamlessly transitioning from one device to the other based on what apps or programs you are running.Last thing I can think to comment on are the headphone controls. The right earpiece is a touch sensitive pad that picks up on specific but very intuitive gestures. Pausing music, changing tracks, adjusting ANC and transparency, and volume is super easy. The only one of these I think is a little touchy is the volume control, which works fine but it seems a little inconsistent as to how much it adjusts each time. I’ve never had a situation where it was too sensitive and blasted me with sound unexpectedly.Overall, I do recommend these for the money. Like mine so well, I bought a pair for my wife as she was so impressed with mine as well.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

My best headphones for sound and bass

I’m a big audiophile for bass and clear sound. Anytime I hear a really good sound or amazing bass on movies, videos and music I always find that part and listen to it on these headphones to experience the sound more clearly.Price wise is what I would expect from Sennheiser and their quality so I didn’t mind the price.It’s got pretty good range so when I leave my phone in my room and go to the kitchen (25-35 feet) I can still hear my music clearly without cracking or stuttering of the quality.Overall I’d recommend these headphones. Know that these are not water resistant and will mess up the inside of the headphones so if you’re looking for something for the Gym this isn’t for you.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sennheiser Momentum 4 vs. everything else

Note:I am a trained listener – first as a former musician, second as an engineer, and lastly as a military operator.Devices used for testing/review:Samsung S22 Ultra (*disclaimer: Samsung owns Harman/AKG/etc., so their audio software is well above average)iPhone 12 Pro MaxApple Airpods MaxDragonfly Cobalt + USB C connector (for the wired headphones)Grado RS2eBeyerdynamic T1 v2Random air purifier on maxMusic tested:Houkiboshi by Younha (vocal, piano, guitar J-Pop song/anime soundtrack)Flash by Rocket Punch (standard K-Pop song)The The by Rocket Punch (dance K-Pop song)Wow by DIA (‘new-retro’ K-Pop song)Design overview:1. I purposely bought the white model – very clean/modern look, but perhaps a little too minimalistic. Also looks like many other competing wireless headphones ><.2. A little on the small side. I have fairly average-sized ears, and the earcups barely cover the lobes, which is great for passive noise cancellation, but I did have to adjust the headband quite a bit. In comparison, the Airpods have a self-adjusting system similar to my wired AKG K712 i.e., the headband will adjust to your head size.3. Plasticky compared to the Apple's metal frame. It's kind of like my AKG vs. my Beyerdynamic. In terms of build quality feel, 'you get what you pay for'.Comfort:1. Earpads: this is what most travelers will care about. Like with any headphone, I adamantly recommend everyone review manufacturer site, legitimate review sites, etc. The Sennheiser M4 has pleather pads as you can tell. No need to say that they'll get hot after a while - common knowledge. Grado loses here for obvious reasons, then the Sennheiser, then the Beyerdynamic, and finally the winner the Airpods. Apple was smart in using mesh - breathable and lightweight.2. Headband: this is not as big a deal as earpads. None of the test headphones were terrible, but some were still better than others. The Sennheiser uses a medium with pleather band covered by fabric, which looks nice. In a huge switcheroo, Grado wins with their thin industrial band, followed by Apple's thin metal, then the Sennheiser, and finally the Beyerdynamic with their high-end but a little too thick leather curve.Sound and Noise cancellation:1. Obviously, a wired headphone connected to a top end USB DAC will beat any wireless one, but both the Apple and Sennheiser did well here. And they still cost less than the Beyerdynamic to boot.2. Neither wired headphones are noise cancelling nor do they claim to be, but being semi-closed/open, you would think the Beyerdynamic might do ok, but no joy.3. Both the Apple and Sennheiser are very good at noise cancellation, but not perfect, but the Apple was clearly better, even with all Sennheiser settings at max.Accessories:1. This is a fun one. Apple being Apple, gives you jack (no pun intended). An USB C to Lightning cable, infamous bra case.2. Sennheiser, meanwhile, gives you an outdated (haven't seen these in years) airplane double connector, 2.5mm to 3.5mm audio cable, USB C to A cable, and finally a nice cloth case (my color combo was gray).3. Additional note: wired headphones, being wired, both the Grado and Beyerdynamic gave 3.5mm to 6.3mm audio adapters. Being a high-end model, the T1 also came with a case.Final thoughts:1. I normally don't use wireless headphones, at most, a Bluetooth amp, the aforementioned USB DAC and one of my usual wired cans. But my brother convinced my to try a pair for an upcoming trip. They really are convenient.2. The unfortunate thing I found in my search, as of this writing (9/30/2022), there are no modern (i.e., BT 5) really high-end e.g., T1 level wireless headphones out there. They all seem to top out around the $400 mark, which sounds a lot, but not for a ultra high end wired headphone.3. Of the 10 or so better choices out there, what I would recommend depends on your music style, phone, use/need. Loyal Apple users - Airpods Max, Android users - this Sennheiser M4, hardcore must have the best music quality users - wait - niche uber manufacturers are getting there. 37 people found this helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sound quality

Working with music production and have couples pro headphones from Sony and Senheiser. Need additional for walking Bluetooth.First bought Sony WH-1000XM5 – return the same day. Couldn’t listen them – too consumer grid of sound.Then ordered this Sennheiser Momentum 4. Too much Bass in low end so have to reduce -6db at 63 Hz. After small correction – very happy with it.With cable connection and switch off DSP sounds even better.As I wrote before I usually use pro grade headphones for work but this cans also very good

4.0 out of 5 stars

High quality but wears down over time.

Very good product, the sound quality is excellent. Compared to my DT 770 Pro, the Momentum 4 has a bit more bass, and otherwise comparable sound quality.The only thing keeping it from being 5 stars is durability of the earcup seals.The seam holding the earcup to the inside became undone on both ears after 2 years of daily use. Which was 7-9 hours a day at work. The damage only happened a few months ago, and I definitely did not take much care with how I handled/stored them.If you put it back in its case after every use, it should last longer.Other than the earcups, the headphones have been immaculate, if I cannot get replacements for the earcups, I may purchase another (and this time take better care of it)

4.0 out of 5 stars

60 hours of battery time!

The extended battery time is what really won me over on this headset. I love beging able to go so long between charging breaks. The noise cancelation is decent and even has a setting to automatically disengage if someone is trying to get your attention outside, still wouldn’t recommend full noise canceling while navigating outside as it narrows your awareness especially around moving cars so be safe)The touch panel interface can be helpful for increasing or lowering the volume with out needing to grab your device or skipping tracks. There are a plethora of other features for the touch panel but I find that I forget what the gestures are once the need arises. (Such as answering or rejecting calls, etc. The touch panel can also be fully disabled in the app settings. There’s also a feature that paused your media if you remove on side of the headphones to listen to someone and will resume play automatically when it’s returned against your head, I find this the most helpful.The device can memorize multiple devices but can only be actively connected to two devices at once. This allows you start listening to media on one device, pause and then pick up the audio automatically from the second device (say you step away from your computer and want to watch a quick YouTube video on your snack break). If your already connected to device A and device B (which are both awake) and you’ll want to connect to device C, you’ll have to go into the app and deselect device B. (It will usually have the device your using the app on default to device A but the app can be installed on multiple devices). This has caused a little bit of a dance if you’re wanting to quickly change between multiple devices in one sitting though.Now in my experience, there have been instances where the headset has disconnected from my phone and required power cycling of the headset to fix but I perceive this as being more of an issue related to my phone than the headset as it doesn’t happen to any of the other devices.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Amazing overall, annoying pairing

Overall I love these and they sound amazing which is what matters most. They’re comfortable, the battery is phenomenal, and the noise cancelling works very well. They’re a godsend in an urban environment or in planes. The user experience leaves a bit to be desired though. They’re a bit annoying to pair — most of the time I turn them on and they’ll pair to my phone and then immediately unpair by themselves, so then I have to go to my settings and pair them myself again. Usually this only takes 10 seconds or so but it is still annoying watching it pair just fine and then unpair itself. It’s also inconsistent and finicky switching from device to device. Sometimes it’ll pair right away to the new device and other times you have to fuss with it to get it to connect across your devices. You also MUST turn off the on-head detection otherwise they spontaneously turn themselves off for no reason umprompted. This was incredibly annoying in my first week of ownership but hasn’t happened again in over a year since I’ve turned off the on-head detection.My only other complaint is that I wish there were a faster way to adjust the noise canceling without opening the app other than having to keep using the pinching gesture over and over again, but I don’t find myself needing to adjust the noise cancelling frequently enough to be an issue.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Ignore the complaints, these are the best.

Let me say upfront I am a long-time audiophile. I’ve been immersed in all things high-end audio for more than 40 years, and listened to a lot of stuff, including headphones. Until recently, I’ve avoided all BT/wireless headphones because they presented too much compromise for my tastes. Noise cancellation adversely effected audio quality and/or gave me a headache. Bluetooth simply didn’t cut it for prolonged enjoyment because of the lower, compressed resolution and frequency.But, that all changed in late 2022. On a whim, I tried the newish Sony WH-1000XM5 and was surprised at how good they sounded. The noise cancellation was excellent with little of the rushing elevator sound–and boy, the sound was terrific. For the first time I felt like using a wireless headphone wasn’t a big step-down from wired. The M5’s soundstage was truly impressive, rivaling my Focal Clear MG wired ‘phones. Plus, the M5s were much lighter, more portable, and a bit more fun. The new Sony’s were a magnitude better than the older Sonys, as well as anything wireless I’d heard before.That got me wondering: If the Sony’s are this good, maybe something by Bowers and Wilkins or Sennheiser would be even better. After all, Sony caters to the mass market, which is generally not that discerning when it comes to audio. Whereas, B&W and Sennheiser typically aim more for the smaller, high-end, audiophile market. So, I started comparing the MX5 to the new B&W Px7 S2 and new Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.Here’s what I found:In the past, like the Sonys, the B&Ws and Sennheiser wireless ‘phones were disappointments, falling far short (for me) of their wired, non-NC counterparts. No longer, because the new models are dramatically better. Without going into lots of detail (something audiophiles love to do), both the Px7 S2 and the Momentum 4 are a leap forward in every way than their predecessors. Are they better than the MX5, yes, but not by much. As others have said, the MX5 has better software, better NC, is very portable, and pretty comfortable. For many, the slight compromise in audio quality may not be a big deal. I could easily live with the MX5. However, my priority is sound quality since I seldom use NC, and, even if the software of the B&Ws and Sennheisers is only acceptable.Therefore, it came down to the Px7 S2 vs. Momentum 4 for me. The Px7 S2 is much nicer to look at, exuding high quality. The Momentum 4, not so much. In fact, they look like an MX5 knock-off with a few upscale touches. The software of both the Px7 S2 and Momentum 4 is mediocre at best, albeit functional.Now about the sound. The Px7 S2 sound really, really good. Bass, Midrange, Treble are all top notch, if not perfect. They’re fun to listen to, with a wide soundstage and energetic dynamics. That said, they’re tuned to emphasize the lower frequencies a bit too much for my tastes. At first, this makes music and voices more vibrant and robust, but, over time, it gets tiring, and you’re realize what you’re hearing isn’t all that accurate. If I hadn’t listened to the Momentum 4s, I probably would have been quite happy with the Px7 S2.But, I did listen to the Momentum 4. It edges out thePx7 S2 and MX5 with its overall excellent balance and accuracy. Nothing is exaggerated: voices, instruments, timbre, tone are all just right to my ears. Maybe not as exciting as the Px7 S2 upon first listen, but the Momentum 4s seduce you the more you use them. There’s no need for lots of equalization, or fiddling to get the sound right; its all been done at the factory. Besides the accurate representation of voices and instruments, the Momentum 4s are monsters when it comes to soundstage. The placement of everything is wide, yet accurate. You can feel the space and air between different instruments, and where the singer is in the studio or stage. Layering and detail are pretty amazing considering these are bluetooth, closed-back ‘phones. Sennheiser (Actually: Sonova, because Sennheiser sold their headphone division to this maker of hearing aids in 2021.) did their homework when it came to the Momentum 4. Plus, that 60 hours of battery life is icing on the cake.Let me say this in conclusion. You won’t go wrong with any of these three headphones. They’re all great. I preferred the Momentum 4 because it represents the overall most satisfying package for the money, but you might prefer the Px7 S2, or the MX5, more. One last word, regarding the buggy software of the Momentum 4: I found none. With the latest updates, Sennheiser/Sonova seems have fixed the issues of poor connectivity and consistency. All system functions worked perfectly the entire time I’ve been using the Momentum 4s. Enjoy!

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Best sound quality for the price, overall impressive. Beats out competitors.

I bought these after craving some better sound quality from my personal pair of headphones. I upgraded from the Bose NC 700’s. These were a big upgrade in the sound quality department. Comfort is fine, but Bose headphones are slightly lighter and much more comfortable over all. Bose headphones definitely have better ANC without a doubt.The build is sleek, attractive, and light weight. I got these on sale for $250. Amazing bargain and easy choice over its competitors such as Bose and Sony that cost more at the time. I have listened to all the new headphones such as the Ultra QC, and 1000XM5. Sound quality wise, the momentum 4’s are better.The negatives: The only reason I didn’t give these headphones a full 5 stars is because they are sooo buggy. I have had issues pairing with my mobile device, issues with the touch controls not working at all or only intermittently working, sound randomly cutting out at random intervals for about a second.They all have their pros and cons, if you are like me and you only care about sound quality, these are it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Headphones as a Audio Enthusiast

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Headphones deliver absolutely amazing sound quality! The audio is rich, detailed, and balanced, with powerful bass, clear mids, and crisp highs. The active noise cancellation works brilliantly, effectively blocking out ambient noise for an immersive listening experience. The Bluetooth connectivity is seamless, with excellent range and stability. Comfort is top-notch, thanks to the lightweight design and plush ear cushions, making them ideal for long listening sessions. With an impressive battery life and intuitive controls, these headphones are a premium choice for audiophiles. Highly recommended for anyone seeking top-tier wireless sound!

5.0 out of 5 stars

The best sounding Bluetooth headphones I’ve heard

I’m going to try to keep this accurate and brief and not give less than 5 starts because I know they worked so hard on these things, and they are awesome in some of the most important ways that make them worth trying. It’s highly unlikely that you will find a better sounding pair of headphones at this price today or for some time—Bluetooth or analog. Also, they sound about 10 times better than AirPod Max cans from Apple. So, if it’s sound quality that matters to you, stay away from those things. However, Sennheiser could learn A LOT from Apple’s headphones—partially the interface and overall user experience which is lacking in every pair of Sennheiser Bluetooth headphones I’ve tried.The quality of music playback for any genre, in addition to watching motion pictures with the Momentum 4 cans is outstanding. But just keep in mind that if you are like me and want to control the headphones on the headphones + be able to switch between more than two devices, or have it only connect to one device at time, they may give you the same issues that I seem to experience on an almost daily basis. I’ve owned these for about two years now, and have a handful of Sennheiser’s pro audio gear, and their pro gear is *outstanding* and absolutely dependable with zero exceptions under normal use. So, I’m hoping they can improve these and crush it the next time.Also the noise cancellation and transparency modes seem to do almost nothing but slightly change the shape of the sound coming in from the outside. There is no change in outside environment volume from what I can tell. The best balance of noise cancelation and sound quality I’ve experience is with the Apple AirPod Pro (2nd Generation) and the Apple AirPod Max, the later of which are inferior in sound quality to the AirPod Pro 2nd gen imo.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Pretty good

The case is sturdy, compact, and well-designed. The touch controls on the side of the headphones didn’t work for me, but I could control the headphones with the iPad app. Connecting by Bluetooth was no problem. The sound quality is fine. They are comfortable but rather heavy, probably because of the HD rechargeable battery. My old Bose wired (no Bluetooth) noise cancelling headphones (which run on one AAA replaceable battery) are actually more comfortable, so if you have a pair of those, it’s probably not worth switching to these Sennheisers. Overall, I would say the controls are needlessly complex. Manufacturers keep adding all these new features as selling points, but the end result is most of them are not really useful, and they make the controls too complicated. I haven’t tested out the noise cancelling feature in a noisy environment, so I can’t comment on that.

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sennheiser shines again.

Best wireless phones I’ve ever used. I have used many headphones and currently own 4 pair of Sennheisers. This is my first time using Sennheiser’s wireless tech and these sound better than any I’ve tried. Plus they’re super comfy, the app is slick, the UI is very good, and the personalization options are really nice. Have not used for phone calls yet.

5.0 out of 5 stars

The Best All Over Ear Headphones

I’ve tried many over ear and in ear headphones, including the Sony WH-1000xm4 and xm5, apple AirPods Max, and other Sennheisers. Simply put, these are the best. These have enhanced my enthusiasm for listening to new music, and I love listening to old favorites with all the luxurious, crisp detail these headphones can reproduce. I’ve broken it down into the most important features to me:Sound Quality: I’m not audiophile, but I can say these sound far superior to any of the other over ears I’ve used. Sennheiser is known for its neutral, accurate sound, and these seem to be the best iteration of that sound. Soundstage is wide open with incredible spatial effects, instrument separation, and no notable coloration or boxy sound. Despite the clarity, the bass here is incredible. You can feel it, but in a natural way that really underpins the song. Strong, natural base and incredibly detailed throughout the frequency spectrum, I can’t wait to get these things on my ears all day long. Just a pure joy of a listening experience.ANC – very strong. Not quite as strong as the Sony, but not enough of a drop down. You won’t notice much of a difference between these and any of the “better” ANC headphones. Same goes for the transparency mode, which allows you to hear ambient noise when you switch it on.Battery life – 60 hours is insane, but in my experience I’m getting that with ANC on so the claims don’t seem to be exaggerated.Comfort: definitely a little heavier than my Sonys, but buttery smooth headband and even weight distribution make for comfortable, long listening sessions. May be a bit of adjustment period if you’re used to lighter cans, but certainly not as heavy as the AirPods Max.Touch controls: definitely take some getting used to at first. Double tap right ear cup to enable ANC or transparency, pinch in or out to change noise cancellation level (this control is wonky and very hard to use, so I just use adaptive ANC and let it do its thing). Tracks can be switched by swiping left or right, but this can be an adventure. Depending on the angle that they’re sitting on your head, it can be hard to swipe in the exact right direction. With some practice it gets better. Same goes for up and down for volume, and volume changes seem to occur depending on the length of your swipe, rather than in steady increments. This means getting it to your exact desired volume using touch controls can be difficult. Answering and ending calls is also done through swiping forward and back, so you can experience the same issues. Overall, not the most intuitive controls, but not a deal breaker and with time it becomes easier.Call quality: I keep these on while working and take phone calls. Through some testing, these provide much better voice pickup and clarity than any of my in ears or even the built in speaker phone. If I’ve got an important call, I know the person on the other line will hear every word if I’m using these. Switching between calls, music, and podcasts with these all day long, these are perfect. They also have multipoint connectivity, providing seamless switching between laptop and phone.Overall, these are the best over ears I’ve found for what I use them for. Music, podcasts, commuting, movies and tv shows, work calls. The highest praise I have for these is they have revived my love of music as they remind you how good music can sound when reproduced with clarity and detail.If you’ve got some deep pockets, I’d also pick up the Momentum true wireless 3 earbuds, to have that same beautiful sound during those times that full over ear headphones aren’t appropriate.

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4.0 out of 5 stars

Sennheiser Sound is top notch

TLDR; great sound with pretty good ANC.First, I’m not an audiophile. I appreciate music and sound more than just “MOAR BASS” but as to warmth, tonality, and terms like that, I’m lost. I do know having worn open back headphones those have a great sound space compared to closed back, but my wife can’t stand hearing my music so it’s closed back headphones for me.Positive:1. Great sound. Between these, some Senns 598s, true momentum earbuds, I’ve never not liked the sound Sennheiser produces. Earbuds were the weakest, but those were Momentum 2s and didn’t last long when my dogs chewed on them (I understand Sennheiser has improved as well).1A. I cannot understate how good these sound – I literally can hear Chester Bennington pushing his breath out on “Lost”, and instruments I’ve never picked up before. I can’t recall other headsets doing that for me.2. Comfortable – immediately comfortable out of the box. Maybe warms up my ears a bit much, but the benefit is a solidly closed “box” for my ears to listen without distraction.3. Battery life appears to be as epic as they say it is. I haven’t rocked it solid for 50+ hours to find out but I’ve charged it like once, when I first got it a few weeks ago (not constantly listening)Unknowns: need to test the ANC on an airplane/airport setting, which is my biggest pet peeve for noise environments. Will try to update (if I remember) once I do.Negatives:1. Touch controls in general. It’s not just Sennheiser, but Sony and others im sure. I just don’t really want to take the time to remember if it’s a swipe, pinch, double-triple-quad tap to do something. KISS should be the rule of thumb. I can stumble through by tapping/swiping either side and eventually find something close to what I want, but I usually end up in the Sennheiser Smart Control App to make sure the ANC is what I want.Comparison:I also got a Sony WH-1000XM5 recently. Also a very good headphone, but the sound is absolutely not as good as Sennheiser. ANC is top of class though (although I also have t tried it in an airport/airplane, just in my commutes), and is better than Sennheiser, it’s not as huge a gap as it used to be. We’re comparing a Porsche and a BMW; should anyone turn either of them down? No.It comes down to your personal needs: lots of travel(air, train, whatever) in noisy environments? Maybe go with Sony, but I’d try the Sennheiser Momentum 4s first to see if their ANC works for you. IMO, the Sennheiser sound quality is much better than Sony’s sound more than Sony’s ANC is better than Sennheiser’s.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Smaller cups than other Sennheiser – amazing anyway, read full review

You’re a smart person, you can find the frequency response curves, ANC curves, etc. online. This review is about the overall experience. Note: I happen to LOVE the way these look, simple, plain, understated… smaller target for theft, too.I have the Sennheiser HD 515, HD 598, and HD 598 Cs, and the Sennheiser GAME ONE headset. Those (and most other from the brand) have large, extremely comfortable ear cups. I know that, and need that, because I used to play World of Warcraft for about 50 hours a week, with headphones all the time.First impression—the cups are smaller. It just so happens that I have normal ears, and the other Sennheisers I have are too big for me, with a good margin to adjust them when the skin gets tired around my earlobes. The MOMENTUM 4 surprised me by being smaller, but—they have a really good design and are concave, with more space inside the cup than it seems, especially in the back. I am able to find a few different positions where my earlobes are not pressed (or even touched) at all, but how they fit you will depend on your ears, which is something important to consider.The review at SoundGuys is on point. The M4 do have a bit more low end than my other sets, and I like that; it’s easier to EQ your way down than up. Overall very happy with the sound, I don’t think you’d be disappointed. As the SG review says, the ANC is a little weak sometimes; I don’t care, to me that’s secondary.Battery life is amazing, the 60hrs claim seems accurate. Build quality is plasticky and okay, I would baby them a bit. Touch controls are precise and responsive for me, even with the guide stickers still on the outside (which I’ve removed after my wife made fun of me for it). The app seems to work all right, I think it’s better to set your preferences and then not use it anymore, as sometimes the settings get changed around a bit for no reason. (KEEP UP WITH FIRMWARE UPDATES, though.)Connectivity—outstanding. Bluetooth (multipoint x2), passive mode, and USB mode. Quickly: * Bluetooth: works fine. Good range, it seems. I don’t care for or like the multipoint, and I think it’s irrelevant. * USB mode: use USB-A to USB Type C cable (included). Headphone presents as a regular USB headset to the computer. Works great and charges at the same time. * Passive mode: Uses a 3.5mm to 2.5mm cable (included) to use as a plain Jane wired headset. You CAN power on the M4 in this mode and benefit from better sound, or leave them off (on purpose, or if the battery is dead). I DISAGREE THAT THE SOUND IS BAD IN PURE PASSIVE MODE, WITH POWER OFF. It’s slightly subpar compared to BT/USB/powered passive, but it’s JUST FINE, and pretty good to boot.The SG review docks the M4 on mic quality, but in my tests people’s feedback was that the calls were clear and noise-free, even when I was doing yard work on a very windy day. Still, YMMV.Case—it’s a carrying case. It’s… functional, plain, the way I like my coffee.My only complaint, if this tells you anything—the charge port and 2.5mm port are on the RIGHT cup, whereas all other sets I’ve ever had or seen have the cable going to the LEFT one. The power button and touch controls are also on the RIGHT, so maybe that’s why, but on the (infrequent) occasions when you may have a cable attached, it’s not where you’d be used to finding it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars

These absolutely ROCKS!!

Just recently picked up these new cans. And WOW. They are absolutely sublime and topnotch performers of the highest order!The Sennheiser Momentum 4 wireless headphones deliver exceptional sound quality, comfort, and features that truly make them a strong contender in the premium Bluetooth headphones market.They offer impressive battery life, advanced noise cancellation, and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX Adaptive and HD, these headphones cater to the needs of audiophiles and casual listeners alike.Let’s not mince words here:The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have better overall sound quality than the Sony XM5, BoseQC45. Bose NC 700, and Apple AirPods Max. Granted, appreciation for sound quality is highly subjective.For my money, the Momentum Wireless 4 offer a level of refinement, detail, and bass presence that I feel is unmatched by the competition.While they may have lost some of the distinctive visual flair of their predecessor (compared with previous models) the design changes ultimately serve to enhance the user experience, prioritizing practicality and ease of use.In conclusion, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is an excellent choice for anyone seeking a premium wireless audio experience.Whether you prioritize sound quality, comfort, or battery life, these headphones deliver on all fronts, making them a worthwhile investment for music enthusiasts.I highly recommend the Momentums for anyone seeking the best audiophile quality sound, while also featuring full active noise cancelation (ANC).The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless are a fantastic set of headphones with very effective noise canceling, solid call quality, and tremendous sound quality.If Sennheiser’s mission was to make a model competitive with the features of Sony’s vaunted XM4 and XM5 headphones, but with better sound fidelity, then l’d say: mission accomplished!!I love listening to them in bed! It’s a great way to unwind after a long day. I just set the cans to automatically turn off after 60 minutes, then naturally fall asleep a very content and relaxed individual!You will love them too!Happy listening ALL.Ken Hong

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5.0 out of 5 stars

First Sennheiser purchase, highly impressed!

I obsessively researched before buying these Sennheiser Momentum 4s. I had it narrowed down to Bose QC Ultras, Sony WH-1000XM5s, or these. Ultimately it came down to sound quality for me. The quality and clarity of any music genre I tested it with was far and away superior to Sony or Bose. These don’t have the absolute best ANC compared to those, but it’s still top tier. If you are looking for a fully immersive, lost in the music type of experience with your headphones, Sennheiser is the way to go. And the battery life is absolutely insane! I’ve had these for 3 weeks with almost daily use (at least an hour a day but usually more) and I haven’t had to charge them at all since the first initial charge – they are still sitting at 40%! Sennheiser says they should last 60 hours with ANC at half volume and that seems accurate. No other headphones come close to that kind of battery life. I really love the Sennheiser app as well, it’s packed full of useful features. The EQ on these is fully adjustable using the app. I used the “My Sound Check” feature and created sound profiles for various genres of music and places of use, but you can also manually adjust the 5-band EQ. You can save each sound profile and even use the Sound Zone feature to have the headphones automatically switch to a different sound profile based on your location (ex. gym settings versus work settings). There is also a Bass Boost toggle if you want head pounding bass. I really like the two-tone look of these – I got them in white, but the headband is covered in a very nice textured tan fabric and the earcups are tan as well. They are extremely comfortable for hours of use at a time. The case is super sturdy and nice. I put a size comparison pic in this review with the case next to my Kindle – the case is large since the headphones don’t fold. This makes them less than ideal for use when traveling because they do take up a lot of space in your bag. The first week of use, I did have connection issues. They would randomly disconnect from whatever music streaming service I was using at the time and I would have to reconnect. Thankfully that went away and I haven’t had any further connectivity problems. I don’t use these for phone calls so can’t review the mic or call quality yet. Overall I think I made the right choice with these, and am extremely happy with my purchase. I would recommend to anyone!

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