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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
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Sennheiser · MOMENTUM

MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Released August 2022

The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless are Sennheiser's 2022 noise-cancelling over-ear headphones, suited to commuters and travellers who want very long battery life; the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless replaced them in 2026.

Model history · 3 models, 2015–2022
  1. 2015MOMENTUM 2 WirelessCompare
  2. 2019MOMENTUM 3 WirelessCompare
  3. 2022MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
60 h
With case
–
Best codec
aptX Adaptive
Weight
293 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the battery life is exceptional, the sound detailed and among the best of noise-cancelling headphones, and the fit comfortable. TechRadar and Tom's Guide found the noise cancelling effective, SoundGuys behind Sony and Bose, and SoundGuys also found calls picked up background noise. Common complaints are plain styling and no fold-up hinge; Tom's Guide found the pads warm and the app flaky.

From techradar.com, tomsguide.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
No
Driver size
42 mm
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive
Lossless over USB-C
Yes
Drivers
Dynamic transducer; 6 Hz to 22,000 Hz (–10 dB); 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS); THD < 0.3% (1 kHz, 100 dB SPL)
Noise cancelling detail
Adaptive Noise Cancellation with two outward and two inward microphones; Transparency Mode; ANC and Transparency intensity adjustable by pinch gestures or in the app; wind noise reduction off, auto or max
Audio features
Built-in EQ, sound modes and Sound Personalization in the Smart Control app; audio from a Mac, PC or mobile device over the USB-C cable

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 60 hours
Battery life detail
Built-in 700 mAh lithium-polymer battery; 60 hours measured with music over Bluetooth and ANC on; full charge in about 2 hours (USB-C, 5 V, 750 mA max)
Fast charging
10 minutes for up to 6 hours

Design

Weight
293 g
Bluetooth
5.2
Two devices at once
Yes
Headphone cable
Yes
Controls
Touch pad on the right ear cup (tap, swipe, pinch); multi-function button; Smart Pause pauses playback when the headphones are taken off; Auto On/Off
Microphones
Four MEMS speech microphones in a 2x2 beamforming array; automatic wind noise suppression; Sidetone for calls
Fit and ear tips
Around-the-ear (circumaural), closed-back; folds flat into the carry case
Works with
Sennheiser Smart Control app; two active Bluetooth connections; USB audio with a Mac, PC or mobile device; 2.5 mm analogue input (switches off Bluetooth)
Colours
Black, White, Graphite, Brown, Teal
In the box
Headphones, carry case, USB-C to USB-A cable (approx. 1.2 m), 3.5 mm to 2.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), in-flight adapter, quick guide, safety guide

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Up to 60 hours per charge with noise cancelling on
  • aptX Adaptive, plus audio over USB-C or an analogue cable
  • 10 minutes of charging gives up to 6 hours of listening

Cons

  • No water or sweat resistance rating
  • No aptX Lossless or LDAC

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
Anker soundcoreSpace Q45
Over-earYes50 h–LDAC292 gAug 2022
JBLLive 770NC
Over-earYes50 h–AAC256 gAug 2023
JBLTune 770NC
Over-earYes44 h––232 gAug 2023

Previous model: MOMENTUM 3 Wireless. Newer model: MOMENTUM 5 Wireless.

Sources

  1. uk.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless
  2. cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wirel…
  3. newsroom.sennheiser.com/audio-excellence-and-comfort-redefined

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