Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review: Audiophile Sound Meets ANC
Published: June 25, 2025 | Category: Reviews
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ($349) has the best battery life of any ANC headphone: 60 hours. It also has the best sound quality in its price range. But the ANC is only good, not great, and the touch controls are frustrating. Here’s the full review after 6 weeks of daily use.
Sound Quality: Audiophile-Grade
42mm TrueResponse drivers with LDAC support (990kbps). Frequency response: 6Hz-22kHz. THD: 0.04% — the lowest in this price range. Sound is detailed, spacious, and neutral with a slight warmth. The Sennheiser Smart Control app offers a 5-band parametric EQ with custom presets. I set mine to “Flat +2dB at 100Hz” and the sound transformed — tighter bass without losing detail. This is the best-sounding wireless ANC headphone under $500.
ANC: Good, Not Great
ANC: -38dB (RTINGS measurement). This is 7dB below the Bose QC Ultra (-45dB) and 4dB below the Sony XM5 (-42dB). The difference is noticeable on planes — the Bose blocks more engine rumble. But in office environments, the Sennheiser’s ANC is perfectly adequate. It reduces background chatter by 70%, which is enough for focus.
Battery: Unmatched
60 hours with ANC on. This is not a typo — 60 hours. I charged these once in 3 weeks of daily use (2 hours/day). Quick charge: 5 minutes = 3 hours playback. USB-C charging. The battery life alone justifies the $349 price tag. No other ANC headphone comes close.
My Take
Here’s my take: the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is the best all-around wireless ANC headphone for music lovers. The sound quality is class-leading, the battery life is unmatched, and the price ($349) is fair. If you need the absolute best ANC, spend $80 more on the Bose QC Ultra. If you prioritize sound quality and battery life above all else, the Sennheiser is the winner.
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