Product Review · Noise-Cancelling Headphones · #10 Ranked
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Long-battery ANC headphones with aptX Adaptive · Reviewed by Katie · amazon.com live, Sept 24 2026
Why it scored a 77
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has the longest rated battery in the category at 60 hours, plus 42mm transducers, aptX Adaptive and a full EQ in the Smart Control Plus app, which puts features and quality at 82 each. At $229.93, $70.06 under list, value lands at 80. It ranks last because owners are less happy: a 4.0-star average across 10,540 ratings gives satisfaction of 80, and reliability sits at 72, the lowest here, with review complaints about touch controls and connection drops that firmware updates have aimed to fix. Good sound per dollar, shakier ownership.
What you're getting
- Up to 60 hours of battery, the longest in the category
- 42mm transducers tuned for Sennheiser Signature Sound
- aptX Adaptive Bluetooth codec
- Adaptive noise cancellation with Transparency mode
- Smart Control Plus app with EQ, presets and sound modes
- Touchpad controls, with an off switch added by firmware
- Lightweight, foldable design with cushioned headband
- Limitation: 4.0-star rating and touch-control complaints
ViperScore breakdown
At a glance
- 60-hour battery
- aptX Adaptive
- 42mm transducers
- Price$229.93
- TierLong-battery ANC headphones with aptX Adaptive
- Category rank#10 of 10
Should you buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4?
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is for listeners who care about sound tuning and battery life above all and want the fewest trips to the charger. At $229.93 it ranks #10 of 10 in our Noise-Cancelling Headphones category. For $19.06 more, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones scores five points higher on a much stronger owner record. On a budget, the Soundcore Life Q30 offers 50 hours with ANC for $55.99.
Where it earns its score
- 60-hour battery. Sennheiser rates it at up to 60 hours, more than double the Bose QuietComfort Headphones' 24.
- Sound-first tuning. 42mm transducers and aptX Adaptive, with a full EQ, presets and sound modes in the app.
- Real discount. At $229.93 it sits $70.06 under its $299.99 list.
- Adaptive ANC. Adaptive noise cancellation plus Transparency mode, with an ANC toggle available through firmware.
What to know first
- Warranty is the lowest factor at 55, Reliability next at 72. Sennheiser lists a 12-month warranty for the Momentum 4, and reviews cite touch-control and connection issues.
- Weakest owner rating. A 4.0-star average across 10,540 ratings is the lowest here and puts satisfaction at 80.
- Touch controls take practice. The touchpad handles most controls; a firmware update added an option to switch it off.
Our verdict
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 scores 77, a Fair Buy that ranks #10 in our Noise-Cancelling Headphones category. Features (82) and Quality (82) are solid, but Reliability (72) and Satisfaction (80) are the weakest here. Buy it at $229.93 if the 60-hour battery and aptX Adaptive matter most to you. Otherwise, spend $19.06 more on the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (82).
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Questions buyers ask
How long does the Sennheiser Momentum 4 battery last?
Sennheiser rates it at up to 60 hours per charge, with fast charging.
Does the Sennheiser Momentum 4 support aptX?
Yes. It supports aptX Adaptive for higher-quality Bluetooth on compatible devices.
What is the warranty on the Sennheiser Momentum 4?
Sennheiser lists a 12-month warranty for the Momentum 4 when bought from an authorized retailer.
Ready to check it out?
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · ViperScore 77 · Fair Buy · $229.93
How the other 9 noise-cancelling headphones scored
82Bose QuietComfort Headphones
81Soundcore Life Q30
81Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd Gen)
80Soundcore Space One
80Beats Studio Pro
80Sony WH-1000XM6
79Sony WH-1000XM5
79Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)
78Sonos Ace
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