Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM5
Quick take: The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless costs $28 less; the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lasts longer per charge (60 hrs).
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220 | $248 |
| Rating | 4.4★ (13,000) | 4.4★ (30,000) |
| Type | Over-Ear Headphones | Over-Ear Headphones |
| Noise Cancelling | Adaptive ANC | Adaptive ANC |
| Battery (single charge) | 60 hrs | 30 hrs |
| Battery (with case) | — | — |
| Quick Charge | 10 min = 6 hrs | 3 min = 3 hrs |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 30 mm |
| Weight | 293 g | 250 g |
| Water Resistance | — | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Transparency Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes |
| App EQ | Yes | Yes |
Pros & cons
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- ✓60-hour ANC battery — double the XM6 and Bose Ultra
- ✓10-minute charge buys 6 hours
- ✓42mm drivers rank among the best-sounding wireless over-ears
- ✓Parametric-style EQ in the Smart Control app
- ✓aptX Adaptive support beyond Sony's codec list
- ✓Around $220 street makes it a flagship-sound steal
- ✗Adaptive ANC clearly trails Bose and the XM6
- ✗Touch controls misfire — many owners disable auto-pause
- ✗Wind noise wrecks outdoor call quality
- ✗Anonymous design ditched the old Momentum retro charm
- ✗Some units drain battery in standby until auto-off is toggled
Sony WH-1000XM5
- ✓Flagship-grade ANC for roughly $150 under launch price
- ✓250 grams practically disappears on your head
- ✓Warm, bass-forward tuning still competes with anything here
- ✓Reliable multipoint and mature Headphones Connect app
- ✓3-minute quick charge yields 3 hours
- ✓30-hour battery matches the newer XM6
- ✗Widespread headband-stem cracking reports — spawned class-action chatter
- ✗Non-folding design forces a bulky travel case
- ✗Touch controls misfire in cold or humid weather
- ✗Smooth plastic finish scuffs easily
- ✗No aptX support, as with every Sony flagship