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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£180Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:60 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3/10

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

80%

8.3

Technical score

20%

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User score

★Better than 95% of headphones
8.7

Value for money

Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

★Better than 94%
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

7.7

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

9.6

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

★Better than 94%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £180
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

52%

9.0

Sound

20%

7.7

Features

10%

6.1

Design

8%

6.1

Connectivity

6%

9.6

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

8.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

70%

8.3

Overall score

30%

9.6

Price

8.7
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
42 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 42 mm, larger driver size than 82.2% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
6 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 6 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 84.5% of headphones and equal to 1.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
?
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.2
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.2, newer Bluetooth version than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 3% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
200 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 200 ms, higher audio latency than 71.4% of headphones and equal to 13.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
60 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 60 hours, higher battery life than 79.1% of headphones and equal to 6.1% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
60 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 60 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 91.1% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
Charging time
2 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2 hours to charge, lower charging time than 47.8% of headphones and equal to 39% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
700 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 700 mAh, higher battery capacity than 66.4% of headphones and equal to 3.7% of headphones.
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Brand name
Sennheiser
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
293 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 293 g, heavier than 79.3% of headphones and equal to 0.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
4.9
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 4.9, higher clamp force than 59.7% of headphones and equal to 8.5% of headphones.
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 12 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (6 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    6 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (42 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    42 mm vs 40 mm
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 19.3% better value for money
    Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.67 vs 7.3).
    8.67 vs 7.27
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Spatial audio support
    This pair of headphones supports spatial audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 15.9% of headphones support spatial audio.
  • 12 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (6 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    6 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 2 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (42 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    42 mm vs 40 mm
  • 4 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    106 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 30 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    60 hours vs 30 hours
  • 30 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (60 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    60 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • AptX Adaptive support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX Adaptive, the average pair of headphones does not. 6.7% of headphones support aptX Adaptive.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • AptX support
    This pair of headphones supports aptX, the average pair of headphones does not. 18.4% of headphones support aptX.
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • Wear detection
    This pair of headphones supports wear detection, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.6% of headphones support in/on-ear detection.
  • Find-my-headphones feature
    This pair of headphones supports find-my-headphones features, the average pair of headphones does not. 8.7% of headphones support Find My Headphones.
  • 6 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    August 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 34.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (293 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    293 g vs 218 g
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 2x more expensive
    Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5.87x less popular
    Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 2x more expensive
    Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£180 vs £90).
    £180 vs £90
  • 34.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (293 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    293 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 0.6 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (4.9 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    4.9 vs 4.3
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 50 ms higher audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a higher audio latency than the average pair of headphones (200 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    200 ms vs 150 ms

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5

  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 delivers superior, more natural sound quality with better instrument separation and a wider soundstage out of the box.
  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 offers an exceptional battery life of up to 60 hours with ANC turned on, effectively doubling the longevity of the Sony model.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 provides industry-leading, highly aggressive active noise cancellation (ANC) that excels at cutting out lower frequency sounds and busy environment chatter.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 is notably lighter and applies less clamping force, resulting in a fatigue-free fit for long all-day wear sessions.
  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 is praised for having a more robust build with less fragile hinges compared to the Sony model.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 features a more stable, responsive, and feature-rich companion app with highly flexible EQ options.

What customers don't like about Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Vs Sony WH 1000XM5

  • Sennheiser Momentum 4's active noise cancellation is considered noticeably weaker and less effective than Sony's when dealing with intense ambient noise like plane rides.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 is widely regarded as having a muddy, overly bass-heavy default sound tuning that heavily requires app EQ adjustments to achieve balanced audio.
  • Sony WH-1000XM5 suffers from a controversial hinge design that many users report is fragile and prone to breaking.
  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 can exhibit a tight clamping force and firmer cushioning that causes discomfort or heat build-up for some users after extended sessions.
  • Sennheiser Momentum 4's companion app is frequently criticised for being sluggish, prone to bugs, and offering a highly basic equalizer.
  • Sennheiser Momentum 4 lacks a true 'off' mode for its ANC on the software side, instead requiring users to toggle between ANC and transparency modes.

Verdict

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless and Sony WH-1000XM5 are flagship noise-cancelling headphones that cater to different user priorities. The Sennheiser features a 42mm dynamic transducer system, supports aptX Adaptive, and offers a class-leading 60-hour battery life with fast charging (6 hours from 10 minutes). Its main pros are superior out-of-the-box sound quality with deep sub-bass extension and exceptional endurance. The Sony WH-1000XM5 uses 30mm drivers, supports the LDAC codec, and provides a 30-hour battery life with rapid charging (3 hours from 3 minutes). Its main strengths are market-leading active noise cancellation (ANC) and a lightweight, 250g design that enhances long-term comfort. Cons for the Sennheiser include a bulkier 293g build and a less effective ANC system in high-frequency environments, while the Sony's drawbacks include a less sturdy non-folding hinge and a more muffled stock sound signature that often requires EQ adjustment.

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