Experts recommend Apple AirPods Max more than Sennheiser Momentum 4
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Apple AirPods Max over Sennheiser Momentum 4, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple AirPods Max received 8 recommendations: from IGN (17 May 2024), Tom's Guide (15 Oct 2024) What Hi-Fi (11 Nov 2024) and 5 others. By contrast, Sennheiser Momentum 4 received only 4 recommendations from IGN (17 May 2024), Digital Trends (5 Jul 2024) CNET (15 Oct 2024) and 1 other.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $535 |  Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 6 | - | $380 |  Sennheiser Momentum 4 The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones have received highly positive reviews for their exceptional sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for various listening needs. | 6 | - | - | 7 | - | 3 | - | - | 6 | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #6 and Apple AirPods Max as #8
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Best High-End Wireless Headphones... ... ... #8 out of 9 Apple AirPods Max Best High-End Wireless Headphones for Apple Users... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Apple AirPods Max as #3 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #7
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 11 Apple AirPods Max Best for iPhone users... ... ... #7 out of 11 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Best for sound quality... ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 15 Oct 2024 CNET ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #3 and Apple AirPods Max as #7
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 16 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Best Sennheiser noise-canceling wireless headphones... ... ... #7 out of 16 Apple AirPods Max Best high-end Apple wireless headphones... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #6 and Apple AirPods Max as #8
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Sennheiser Momentum 4 The best noise cancelling headphones for battery life... ... ... #8 out of 9 Apple AirPods Max Best active noise cancelling headphones for Apple users... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 15 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Apple AirPods Max as #9
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 9 Apple AirPods Max The best over-ear wireless headphones for iOS usersSource: www.tomsguide.com - On 11 Nov 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Apple AirPods Max as #6
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 8 Apple AirPods Max Apple users will struggle to find better than the innovative over-ear AirPods... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 29 Aug 2024 WIRED ranked Apple AirPods Max as #5
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 14 Apple AirPods Max Best Over-Ears for iPhones... ... ... Source: www.wired.com - On 12 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked Apple AirPods Max as #9
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Apple AirPods Max Best Headphones for iPhone Users... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Apple AirPods Max outranks Sennheiser Momentum 4. This is not to say that Sennheiser Momentum 4 is a bad option. Like Apple AirPods Max, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple AirPods Max outranks Sennheiser Momentum 4 by 3 positions. This indicates that, as of 20 Nov 2024, Apple AirPods Max is more critically acclaimed than Sennheiser Momentum 4.
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN | Tom's Guide | What Hi-Fi | Digital Trends | WIRED | CNET | Wirecutter | PCMag | T3 | Rtings.com |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $398 |  Sony WH-1000XM5 The Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for users seeking a premium listening experience. | 1 | 1 |
1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - |
| 2 | - | $429 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones have received positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a recommended choice for those seeking a versatile and enjoyable listening experience. | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | 1
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| 3 | - | $535 | Apple AirPods Max The Apple AirPods Max receive positive reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, and connectivity, making them a top choice for an outstanding audio experience. | 8 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 7 | - | 9 | 8 | - |
| 4 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | - | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | - | 2 | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [14]
Total expert reviews: 14
- with a score: 11
- without a score: 3
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 14 reviews | 82 |
| Lowest score by Rtings.com | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
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