Experts recommend Sennheiser Momentum 4 more than Sony WH-1000XM4
As of 20 Nov 2024, experts prefer Sennheiser Momentum 4 over Sony WH-1000XM4, but both Headphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sennheiser Momentum 4 received 4 recommendations: from IGN (17 May 2024), Digital Trends (5 Jul 2024) CNET (15 Oct 2024) and 1 other. By contrast, Sony WH-1000XM4 received only 1 recommendation from Rtings.com (29 Aug 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Headphones | IGN  | Tom's Guide  | What Hi-Fi  | Digital Trends  | WIRED  | CNET  | Wirecutter  | PCMag  | T3  | Rtings.com  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 20 | N/A | $348 |  Sony WH-1000XM4 The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a top choice for a premium audio experience. | - | - | - | - |
- | - | - | - | - | 2 |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 May 2024 IGN ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #6
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Best High-End Wireless Headphones... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 5 Jul 2024 Digital Trends ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #7
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #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
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 16 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Best Sennheiser noise-canceling wireless headphones... ... ... Source: www.cnet.com - On 12 Nov 2024 T3 ranked Sennheiser Momentum 4 as #6
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Sennheiser Momentum 4 The best noise cancelling headphones for battery life... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 29 Aug 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WH-1000XM4 as #2
Rank Headphones Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Sony WH-1000XM4 Best Upper Mid-Range Bluetooth Headphones... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com
After counting and adding up the 97 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Sennheiser Momentum 4 outranks Sony WH-1000XM4. This is not to say that Sony WH-1000XM4 is a bad option. Like Sennheiser Momentum 4, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sennheiser Momentum 4 is mentioned by key experts in Nov 2024, while Sony WH-1000XM4 is not.
| 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 |
| 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 [12]
Total expert reviews: 12
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 2
| Highest score by TechRadar | 100 |
| Average score based on 12 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by soundsightheadphones.com | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Maximum audio resolution with Sennheiser Signature Sound: Enjoy premium music quality all-day long thanks to the headphone's audiophile-inspired 42mm transducer system and aptX Adaptive.Specific uses for product : Music
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From Seller:
- ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION: Premium noise canceling with Dual Noise Sensor technology
- LONG BATTERY LIFE: Up to 30-hour battery life with quick charging (10 min charge for 5 hours of playback)(USB Type-C Cable included)
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