Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Graphite
Score: 89/100
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Black
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Momentum 4 Graphite offers a premium listening experience with 60 hours of battery life, hybrid adaptive ANC and a fold-flat design for easy travel. Limitations include reduced low-frequency noise cancellation and occasional instability when moving. Best for travelers and professionals who value long runtime and sound customization.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen) builds on its predecessor with up to 45 hours of battery and ~87% noise reduction. However, inconsistent sound balance and no water-resistance keep it from being a universal upgrade. Best suited for frequent travelers and long-duration listeners.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
60 hoursbest | — | |
— | 45 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 308 gbest | 480 g |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 15 minutes |
42 mmbest | — | |
470 Ωbest | — | |
— | 9 mbest | |
4best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 60 hours | 30-37 hours |
Quick Charge Time (minutes) | 5 minutes | 15 minutes |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
Audio(2) | ||
Noise Cancellation Type | Hybrid Adaptive | Active |
Microphone Count | 4 | 1 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 308 g | 480 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the MOMENTUM 4 for its long battery life, refined sound customization, and solid build quality, while noting that its ANC is less effective on low-frequency rumble and that the fit can be unstable during movement. The microphone performance is seen as only average, making it less ideal for noisy call environments.
Everyday users love the 60-hour battery, comfort, and ability to tweak sound via the app, but they frequently mention the headphones slipping off, mediocre microphone quality, and ANC limitations at low frequencies. Overall sentiment is positive, with the product praised for durability and portability.
“Outstanding 60+ hours continuous battery life”
“Battery life has drastically improved by nearly four times compared to the previous generation”
“ANC "best in the business" at 87% reduction”
Professional reviewers commend the QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen for its industry-leading ANC (about 87% noise reduction), marathon-length battery life, and plush, lightweight comfort. They also highlight the addition of Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint and Immersive Audio spatial modes as valuable upgrades. However, critics note that sound consistency varies with ear anatomy, the wired mic is missing, and the generational leap over the 1st-gen model is modest, which may limit the perceived upgrade value.
Everyday users echo the experts on the strengths: the ANC is praised as a travel essential, the comfort allows all-day wear, and the long battery with quick-charge is a daily convenience. Recurring complaints focus on inconsistent bass/mid balance across different ear shapes, the non-functional wired microphone, and the absence of water-resistance, with some reporting listening fatigue from a still bass-heavy profile.
