Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review - A Step Forward, and A Step Bac – Headphones.com

What We Loved

• Appmobile app support that gives you access to custom and preset EQsyou can always adjust the bass with the Sennheiser Smart Control app’s EQpreset Podcast setting which seems to greatly enhance the midrange while further reducing the bass shelf
• Bass performancelike the Momentum 3, the Momentum 4 has a bass shelf under 100hz that adds quite a bit of warmth and rumble to the mixI actually find the up-shelf on the Momentum 4 to be quite a bit more modest than on its predecessorthis is a welcome change as I could sometimes find the bass on the Momentum 3 to be too boomy
• Carry case qualitynew, redesigned hardshell case that takes advantage of the headphone’s foldable designquite a bit sturdier, and it’s also much more compact, making it easier to fit in something like a backpack while traveling
• Comfort during long useNew, More Comfortable and Lighter Designchanges to the shape of the ear cups and pads also make the Momentum 4 a noticeably more comfortable headphone to wearthe pads themselves now use a softer filling that more gently distributes the headphone’s clamp force
• Ear cup padding qualitypads themselves now use a softer filling that more gently distributes the headphone’s clamp force
• Hinge durabilityless metal elements than the Momentum 3, which despite making it feel less premium, does also mean that it’s a lighter headphone
• Instrument separationfor things like detail retrieval there really wasn’t anything for me that set it apart for me from the Momentum 3it is surprisingly resolving for an ANC bluetooth headphone
• Portability/foldabilityfeatures a foldable design that allows it to be more portable than the older collapsible designenhanced portability
• Preset EQ profile qualitypreset Podcast setting which seems to greatly enhance the midrange while further reducing the bass shelfenabling this podcast setting disables the EQ sliders, and doesn’t allow for further adjustment, but it’s still a neat option
• Sound qualitySound is easily where Sennheiser’s ANC headphone once again wins me overdespite the fact that it actually sounds tonally quite a bit different than the Momentum 3my favorite pick of the current ANC headphones availableeasily outperforms the Bose 700, QC45, WH-1000XM5, and Apple AirPods Max in terms of sound quality
• Soundstage widthslightly more spacious soundstage that is now similar to the presentation you get on something like the WH-1000XM5 or Bose 700
• Touch control responsivenessmobile app support that gives you access to custom and preset EQs, as well as playback, anc, and phone call gesture controls
• Treble claritytreble is somewhat elevated or more energetic when compared to the treble on the Momentum 3more even than those of its predecessor, just with a slight up-shelf of about 1-2dB upwards of 5Khz8Khz peak ... more prominent on the Momentum 4, and as a result you do get a bit of sizzle and some sibilance
• Weight comfortlighter headphone that weighs in at around 295g as opposed to 320g

Just Okay

• Active noise cancellation effectivenessactive noise canceling performance of the Momentum 4 which, to be completely honest, I found to be middlingI personally found it to perform a little worse, even, than its predecessorstruggle to suppress sudden noises as effectively as something like the WH-1000XM5 or Bose 700
• Design and AestheticsLost Unique Aesthetic Compared to Predecessorsaviator headset-like look is gone, and well to be blunt it now just kinda looks like pretty much every other ANC in the market
• Midrange clarityMidrange is not as Rich as Momentum 3while the Momentum 3 had really present and almost shouty upper mids, the Momentum 4 instead has a bit of a dipmight be a little bit disappointing as it just doesn’t really seem to possess the same level of richness
• Noise isolation (passive)new material used for the pads, which seem to create a softer seal than the pads from the Momentum 3; so, I suppose that headphone had superior passive noise-attenuating capabilities

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless review - SoundGuys

What We Loved

• Active noise cancellation effectivenessMiddling ANCLike the other frontrunners in the ANC headphone category, the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless does a commendable job of preventing outside noise from reaching your eardrums.the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless hangs tight — though it is decidedlhy behind the pack by a little bit.
• AppThe Smart Control app is more worth using than most headphone apps.These features all work as advertised.
• aptXSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, or aptX Adaptive codecs.
• Audio-video sync accuracyuse AAC or aptX Adaptive if latency is an issue when you use the headphones, as that will cut latency from about a quarter of a second to close to nothing (in theory).Android phone users may not always see this benefit
• Bass performanceThere is a bit of extra boom in the low end, but it’s very easy to deal with in the app.
• BatteryThe headphones last 56 hours and 21 minutes (with ANC on)—an exceptionally good result!
• Bluetooth connectivity stabilityAs far as headphones go, these are as good as it gets when it comes to connectivity.
• Build qualityBy using dense plastic instead of a metal-only band, the Momentum 4 Wireless sheds some weight.the Momentum 4 aren't the most rugged headphones out there, though they should hold up well with reasonable care.We gave them a durability score of 6.9/10, so you'll want to treat them gently. But for general day-to-day use, they are decently sturdy.
• Button control usabilitythere is one button on the right side of the headphones that allows you to turn on or turn off the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, but it is also used for a few other functions.
• Carry case qualitya fabric case with rigid plastic, an airplane adapter, a USB-A to USB-C cable, and a 2.5mm to 3.5mm TRS cable… the carrying case has a mesh pocket, flexible loops, and ample room to store these comfortably.
• Chargingyou can get 6 hours of listening with a 10-minute charge
• Clamping force comfortbe careful not to over-tighten the headphones, as that band can dig into your skull if you’re careless.
• Comfort during long usethe Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless isn’t heavy enough to cause significant strain over a period of several hours.
• Connectivity optionsConnectivity optionsthe Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless connects to your phone, computer, or other sources via Bluetooth. Additionally, you can use the 3.5mm jack or the USB cable
• Ear cup padding qualitysomewhat thick padding with soft leatherette material has enough give to it to accommodate glasses
• Equalizer customizationequalize the sound.you can use Sennheiser’s guided EQ feature to get a bit more exact with it.
• Frequency response accuracyThe measured response of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is extremely close to our headphone preference curve: most people will like the sound a lot.
• Included accessoriesWhile that’s quite a lot in the way of accessories
• Microphone quality for callsOverall, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless does pretty well.
• Noise cancellation adjustabilityalter the level of ANC to your liking, enable Adaptive ANC to automatically adjust it based on your environment, or even define up to 20 geotags to toggle different ANC modes.
• Price valueNot bad for $350 USD.competes with the other bigs at a price that undercuts the pack by about $50.
• Smart Pause performancea feature called “Smart Pause” enabled, which will automatically pause your music and put the headphones into standby mode when you take them off your head.These features all work as advertised
• Sound qualityExcellent sound qualityOverall, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless sounds pretty good for this category.
• Soundstage widthbetter than average with their representation of 3D space in stereo mixes
• Touch control responsivenessCapacitive touch controls allow quick inputs like call controls and music playback options.it should be easy to figure out and operate on your own.
• Treble claritythe highs are well represented.
• USB-CUSB-C listeningThe MOMENTUM 4 Wireless, despite the name, offers a wired connection over USB-C
• Weight comfortThe headset comes in at just over 290 grams, which is on the heavier side for ultra-long listening sessions. However, it's more than fine enough for commuting between 1-2 hours.
• Wired connection sound qualitythe frequency response is very similar using either connection method.plugging in with the included cable will give you a dependably stable, lossless audio signal.

Just Okay

• Microphone noise reductionMic noise rejectionit does seem to have some issues with noise rejection.
• Transparency mode quality

Needs Improvement

• Auto on/off reliabilitythere’s an Auto On/Off feature that automatically turns the headphones on or off based on their position.I had to disable the setting in the app as it would shut the headphones off whether or not the headphones were on my head or not.
• Water/sweat resistance ratingThe MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones do not have an IP rating for water resistance, so it is not a good idea to wear them in the rain.

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What We Loved

• Active noise cancellation effectivenessThe noise canceling is solid as well
• AppSennheiser’s intuitive app offers plenty of functions, including customizable controls, EQ, and more
• Carry case qualityWhile the case is overly large, the headphones come with a two-pronged travel adapter for airplanes, plus a charging cable and 3.5mm audio cable, with convenient slots for the accessoriesThe zippered case is also secure and offers ample protection for the headphones
• Comfort during long usethe earpads have comfortable cushioning for all-day wear, and the headphones don’t exert too much clamping force
• Sound qualityCrucially, the audio quality is excellent, with crisp detail and stereo imaging
• Touch control responsivenessThe tap controls are similar to Sony’s XM6 headphones, with intuitive swipes and taps for playback and volume
• Transparency mode qualityyou can adjust the transparency mode to let in more or less ambient noise