Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Black
Score: 89/100
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Black
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Momentum 4 Wireless delivers audiophile-grade sound and an unmatched 60-hour battery life, backed by hybrid adaptive ANC and fast charging. Its main trade-offs are less effective low-frequency noise cancellation and occasional fit-related instability. Ideal for travelers and audio professionals who value long runtime and sound customization.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, strong active noise cancellation and a 30-hour battery, but its 1.1 kg weight and lack of a foldable design make it less travel-friendly. It excels for listeners who prioritize sound fidelity and ANC over portability. Best suited for audiophiles and frequent travelers who value premium build and long endurance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
60 hoursbest | 30 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 292 gbest | 1,134 g |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 15 minutes |
42 mmbest | 40 mm | |
470 Ωbest | 33 Ω | |
4 | 8best | |
1 years | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 60 hours | 30 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
Audio(5) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Hybrid Adaptive | Active |
Driver Size (mm) | 42 mm | 40 mm |
Impedance (Ω) | 470 Ω | 33 Ω |
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive |
Microphone Count | 4 | 8 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 292 g | 1134 g |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
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Professional reviewers, notably RTINGS.com, commend the MOMENTUM 4 for its audiophile-grade sound accuracy, robust hybrid ANC that excels at mid-to-high-frequency noise, and an impressive 60-hour battery life with fast-charge capability. They also praise the premium build, comfort, and extensive EQ customization, while noting weaker low-frequency ANC and occasional stability issues.
Everyday users commend the headphones for clear, immersive sound after EQ, long battery endurance, and effective ANC for commuting. Common praise centers on the app's presets and solid build, while recurring complaints involve a tight fit for larger ears, unreliable touch controls, weak microphone performance, and occasional ANC hiss.
“Exceptional sound quality with high resolution, deeper bass, vocal clarity, wide soundstage, and tactile bass.”
“unexpected ANC heavyweight”
Px7 S3 delivers ultimate detail and ANC; Momentum 4 wins on weight and balanced ports.
Professional reviewers commend the Px7 S3 as a refined upgrade with richer detail, deeper bass, wider soundstage and effective ANC, while noting its weight and lack of folding.
Everyday users rave about outstanding audio fidelity, effective ANC, long battery life and premium aesthetics, but complain about the 300 g weight, ANC pressure sensation and missing foldable design.
