Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones

Pros

• Battery ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Outstanding endurance around 60 hours per charge with ANC on easily covers multi day trips and long flights without recharging, making them especially appealing for listeners who tend to forget to plug in their headphones.
• Sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 5.0
  Soft V shaped tuning with elevated sub bass and treble delivers crisp, detailed sound and confident imaging, and measurements show the response sits very close to a neutral preference curve so most listeners will find the Momentum 4 the best sounding option in its travel group for both music and speech.
• Codec support (AAC ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0
• Comfort during long use ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.7
  Wider cups and softer pads reduce pressure and improve long session comfort compared to the previous model, and this review notes that the cushioning, modest clamp and reduced weight make them comfortable enough for hours of listening as long as the headband is not over tightened.
• Clamping force comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.5
  Clamp force is tuned to avoid excessive pressure, keeping the headphones stable while remaining gentle enough on the jaw and temples for long listening sessions, and the soft pads provide a comfortable seal even for glasses wearers.
• Ear cup padding quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Thick, soft leatherette ear pads create a good seal without feeling stiff, and the cushioning has enough give to stay comfortable on the sides of the head and around glasses during extended listening.
• Frequency response accuracy ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  Measurements indicate a soft V shaped response that stays close to a neutral preference curve, with a moderate sub bass lift and slightly recessed upper mids balanced by lively but controlled treble, so music and voices sound natural overall even if the tuning is less strictly neutral than the Momentum 3.
• Touch control responsiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
• USB-C ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.5
  USB C is used for both charging and digital audio, allowing convenient modern cabling, fast top ups and the option to listen directly over USB from a computer without extra adapters.
• Bass performance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A moderate sub bass shelf under 100 Hz adds warmth and rumble without the boominess of the Momentum 3, giving the Momentum 4 impactful yet better controlled low end that many listeners can further tailor with the Smart Control EQ.
• Bluetooth connectivity stability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Noise cancellation adjustability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Portability/foldability ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
  A new foldable headband and more compact hardshell case make the Momentum 4 easier to pack in a backpack and more travel friendly than the older collapsible Momentum 3 design.
• Price value ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Wired connection sound quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5
• Included accessories ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.3
  Includes a 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable with airplane adapter and a USB C charging cable in a well organized case, remaining a generous bundle for travelers even though the older USB C to USB A adapter is no longer included.
• Equalizer customization ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Sennheiser’s Smart Control app provides standard and guided EQ tools to quickly trim excess bass or tweak other ranges so users can tailor the already strong default tuning, and while the dedicated podcast preset further lifts mids at the cost of disabling manual sliders, overall EQ flexibility remains better than many ANC rivals.
• Instrument separation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  Instrument separation is strong for a wireless ANC headset, with imaging that keeps different parts of a mix distinct and contributes to the impression of a more spacious, three dimensional sound field.
• Soundstage width ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The soundstage offers better than average width and positional cues for a closed back ANC design, helping stereo mixes feel well defined around the listener rather than cramped inside the head.
• Weight comfort ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 4.3
  The mostly plastic construction keeps weight to just over 290 grams so the headset feels light enough for commuting and several hour sessions, though some listeners may find it a bit heavy for all day wear.
• App ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.2
  The Smart Control app handles ANC, playback, EQ and firmware updates with useful presets and customizable controls, offering extras like Adaptive ANC and geotagged sound zones, and it also includes a podcast preset that boosts mids even if it disables manual EQ sliders while enabled.
• Carry case quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3 reviews 4.0
  A sturdy hardshell style fabric case with a rigid frame is more compact and protective than prior versions and, with its mesh pocket and accessory loops, remains on the larger side while trading a bit of packability for strong protection and organized storage.
• Microphone quality for calls ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0
• Design and Aesthetics ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.8
  The Momentum 4 trades the line’s distinctive aviator styling for a simple, generic looking over ear design that emphasizes a clean modern look and comfort over flash, so it blends in for travel and office use but no longer has the unique aesthetic of earlier models.
• Build quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2 reviews 3.5
  Build quality is decent for everyday use with a dense mostly plastic frame that avoids creaks, and while it uses less metal and feels a bit less premium than the Momentum 3, the lighter, more practical design still holds up well if treated with reasonable care rather than as a tank like headset.