Sony WH-1000XM4
Score: 92/100Sennheiser Momentum 4 Black
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Sony WH-1000XM4 remains a benchmark for premium wireless noise-cancelling headphones, offering top-tier ANC, high-resolution audio support, and a suite of smart features with excellent battery life. It is ideal for travelers, remote workers, and audiophiles seeking premium sound and comfort.
Momentum 4 Wireless combines marathon-long battery life, high-resolution audio and solid ANC in a lightweight, foldable package. It shines in endurance and sound detail, though bass response and app stability can be issues for some users.
| Attribute | | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Black |
|---|---|---|
30 hours | 60 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 453.6 g | 292 gbest |
40 mm | 42 mmbest | |
38 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest |
105 dB SPLbest | — | |
10 mbest | 10 mbest | |
1 yearsbest | 0.25 years |
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| Attribute | | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Black |
|---|---|---|
Audio(4) | ||
Driver Size (mm) | 40 mm | 42 mm |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 4-40000 Hz | 6-40000 Hz |
Sensitivity (dB SPL) | 105 dB SPL | 105-106 dB SPL |
Noise Cancellation Type | Active | Hybrid Adaptive ANC |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 453.6 g | 292 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 30 hours | 60 hours |
Fast Charge Time (minutes) | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 0.25 years |
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Professional reviewers hailed the WH-1000XM4 as the benchmark for noise-cancelling headphones at launch, praising its ANC, sound fidelity, comfort, battery endurance, and intelligent features.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the XM4's noise cancellation, sound quality, comfort, and quick-charge convenience, while noting occasional sensitivity of Speak-to-Chat and lack of water resistance.
Professional reviewers commend the Momentum 4 for its exceptional battery longevity, comfortable fit, and high-resolution audio capabilities, while noting that its ANC, though strong, falls just short of Bose's top-tier performance and that the minimalist aesthetic may not satisfy fans of the line's previous metal finishes.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the long battery life, effective ANC on subways and flights, warm sound signature and the convenience of fast charging and Smart Pause, while recurring complaints focus on bass heaviness on iOS, heat buildup in the synthetic leather earpads, and app instability.
“The noise cancellation is incredible-blocks out airplane engines and office chatter completely.”
“Sound is rich and balanced, especially with LDAC enabled.”
“So comfortable I forget I'm wearing them during long flights.”
