Sennheiser Momentum 4: They cost a mint, so are they worth it?

It’s not often headphones will surprise me. After reviewing dozens, if not a hundred different sets, you could say I’m kind of a hard sell. So when I had the opportunity to review, Sennheiser is the new momentum for over ear, wireless headphones three things drew me in: the 60 hour battery life, super fast charging, and the promise of amazing adaptive noise cancellation to help me focus while working.
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The noise-canceling Bluetooth headphone market has become one of the most competitive segments in the audio industry. And rightfully so because Active Noise Canceling (ANC) technology is a godsend for a lot of frequent travelers, parents, music aficionados, those with loud neighbours, and for anyone just looking for a way to escape the noise of everyday life. That’s the premise of Sennheiser Momentum 4 over-ear wireless headphones. I’ll test out phantom four and see how good the noise cancelling is, test the overall sound quality, wear them for comfort and fit and review the battery life. I’ll wrap thinsg up by telling you if I think I can recommend these headphones for you.
What is Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)?
ANC was specifically designed to reduce the effect of loud aircraft engine noise on standard aircraft headsets. It works by using microphones that detect ambient sound waves in the environment, then creating inverted sound waves through an amplifier to cancel out unwanted sounds. For frequent fliers, it can make a big difference in background noise on board an aircraft by quickly reducing annoying cabin drone. But, for the rest of us, ANC essentially filters out interference like surrounding noise and vibrations, allowing you to enjoy a fully immersive sound experience almost anywhere, creating an aural oasis even in noisy environments like busy streets and shared workspaces.
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sennheiser's Momentum 4 is the company's latest model, and it comes packed with both ANC technology and some high-end audio features that make it worth a closer look.
Specs
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 compliant
Codecs SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX adaptive™
Design Around-the-ear, circum-aural
Design
For me, the design of these is nothing to write home about but I’m not marking Sennheiser down for streamlined design either. They’re simple, basic and not going to raise any eyebrows… that’s kind of the Sennheiser way. Classically classy.
You can choose between a matte black and a white variant, both of which are obviously designed with minimalism in mind.
The headphones are lightweight and don't clamp too tightly on my head, making them ideal for long listening sessions. This gentle clamping force and lightweight design make it stable even if I need to move around while wearing it.
The ear cups are buttery soft and squishy with nice soft foam. It’s made of polycarbonate, which gives them a combination of premium feel and (Sennheiser promises) durability. (The earpads are also replaceable, which is great for maintenance and extending the life of your headphones.)

[@lukestenitzer]

I have a pair and absolutely in love with them.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Excellent to hear!

[@slyfox720]

I just purchased these today(8//3/2024), sound quality is pretty amazing for wireless headphones, but only negative I see is that they are just not loud enough....other than that love them too!

[@nodoubt46able]

got these coming tomm from amazon, cant wait....tx for the review

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

You bet!

[@itsStiflersMomTTV]

listening to this with the Momentum 4. I just got them and boy, I am in LOVE. everything you said was literally accurate! ❤

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Fantastic, so glad to hear!

[@PastafarianLemur]

Just got the Momentum 4 and they've quickly become my "binky" (yes, I said it but I do wear them often). They're quite comfortable with good usability features, decently light and it certainly helps that the tuning is done well plus good ANC and AptX adaptive codec means I don't have to deal with mediocre SBC sound quality. Oh and the battery life is looooong! For reference I have Sennheiser HD-25 and Beyerdynamic DT770 80 ohm for closed back headphones and Beyerdynamic DT990 600 ohm, Audio Technica ATH-R70x, and AKG K702 for open-back (don't ask me about the source gear or I'll talk your ears off about that too). Because I was aware of what good headphones sound like I'd held off on wireless ANC for a while because the tuning and codecs on most similar headphones was lackluster. Now I'm happy with my first foray into wireless ANC!

[@yael5067]

I use headphones as a security blanket too lol do these have any annoying interface sounds? I currently have the sony ones and the notifications are SO loud and obnoxious

[@craigsinnott296]

I have tinnitus, the silent noise cancelling is a dream for me, I still have hear the constant tones, butcthe fonprovid relief. Loving these earphones so far *****

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Glad to hear it, thanks for sharing!

[@ToxicMothBoi]

I had the momentum 2 for like 6 years and having gotten these 5 months ago i can definetly say i fell in love with these. I likes the design of the momentum 2 more but the 4's are definetly more comfortable and the personalized sound makes it that much more perfect. The anc and transparency mode are so good. I absolutely adore how they pulled off the touch controls eventho i HATED them before, tho i'd still like sturdy buttons besides the power/sync button I give these a 5/5 for bluetooth over ear headphones with anc. As headphones in general more of a 4/5 as cabled headphones will always have an edge over bluetooth

[@reggie2803]

Thanks for the review. You have me contemplating now 🤔.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Yeesss!

[@trancepower1205]

I am picking these up this weekend thank you for the review

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Enjoy!

[@JoelCS]

Came across your channel while searching for M4 reviews. Good content, keep it going!

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Hey, thanks and welcome!

[@robp3388]

Really good Review; mine are arriving tomorrow. Any software bugs or tips?

[@curtisjackson3010]

Did u have low volume out of the box with these? Only using thru Bluetooth.

[@suhndog]

Great review! I am buying them. The extended, sub bass [even, and not over emphasized] is dramatic! BTW, the app now has a 5-band EQ - the original was only 3-band.

[@reneegpatrick]

Thank you Erin for your honest review! : )

[@AlexKasper]

Many thanks for the intelligent review. Question: Do they work well pairing with a TV?

[@davidc4737]

Great review Erin ..love my Sennheiser's !

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Me too!

[@Fantakind]

Hey, great review! Did you notice any significant bugs? I heard of some that prevent the headphones turning off/on or that they won´t connect properly sometimes also that they sometimes take ages to connect/reconnect.

[@levil4012]

Nice to know there's still people that actually enjoy THUMP!! A lot of these reviewers days something has too much bass and it's a good thing i use my OWN judgement..i actually own these and they are STELLAR!!

[@iac9369]

Totally agree with your evaluation! They really are great.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Yeah!

[@creatorbydefault]

Oooh a crowd favourite - thanks for covering this one. Still loving Sony's 1000X series.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

My pleasure!

[@ActionReaction..]

ive been using them for 3 months now. i was doubting between these the xm5s and bose quitcomforts, i also tried out all 3 of them. but in the end i chose these and im not regretting anything.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jesusdudebamadude5559]

Do the momentum 4 headphones have an IP rating?

[@Dupree403]

I love my momentum 3s but may sell them for the upgrade. ❤Sennhesier

[@P0wer2R0ll]

I bought them because I was a big fan of the Momentum 2 series. But sadly I had to return these Momentum 4's. I hope for the next model to have premium feel. Cheers

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Oh sorry to hear that. :(

[@TuneTamasha]

I'm concerned about the construction, namely how they are connected to the headband, similar shape as xm5 which tend to break.

[@timothyvanderschultzen9640]

I really like headphones that allow people to easily sneak up on me.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

LOL!

[@billjobs1750]

Thank you great review .

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

Thanks for watching!

[@c0uchsl0uch]

If you BEND OVER do these headphones fall off ❓

[@badpup3922]

I have these and No they won't fall off, because the clamping force is good...just a bit too much, but better they're snug..

[@alphonse5935]

Is there a driver imbalance?

[@texasboii5539]

Sennys are the best Mine come in next week Make sure you get the adapter that enables you to take advantage of aptx codec that they support

[@deelee2834]

No mention of the battery drainage while upright in a bag, and the airpods max best noise cancelling must be a joke

[@loveoflyrics7589]

thank youuuu

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

You're welcome!

[@robpom5501]

Main complaint with these is the build quality is very low for the money, HyperX clouds for some reason are bar none the best build quality of any headphones before you start hitting 800+ and they can range from 150-300, idk why so many brands heavily skimp on basic metals for important areas past it being an intentional failure point or to save a few cents.

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[@N.Shenavar]

There's a newer 'Denim blue' colour/color that looks really nice! :)

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

I'll check it out!

[@ronm6585]

Thank you.

[@MrManurhin]

the ANC is really crap! and the voice in talking on the phone also sucks, the music quality is REALLY good for a BT headphone

[@northlander4370]

classic rock ???

[@popeyeseamaster87]

Dreadful, full of glitches. Have to do a factory reset almost daily. Randomly no audio or won't charge beyond 10%.

[@ErinLawrenceTV]

That's awful!

[@thedar7164]

Thank you Sarah.. go walk the dog now.

[@qaziklivoyvoda4020]

If u have an audiophile ears, dont use this

[@87oceanwave]

Do you personal experience with these. I am going around in circles trying to find a wireless pair.

[@FLOWERISAPBUTOW1KO]

HI What's the difference between momentum 4 vs momentum 4 copper Vs momentum 4 Demin in the sound department ?