Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 4.63 cm
Weight - 293 g
Colour Black | White Black | White
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 6 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% 0.3% Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 106 dB Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4.
Impedance 18 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 42 mm Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Features - Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Controls 3-button remote Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Features - Transparent Hearing mode, auto power on/off
Sensors - Touch sensor
Additional Functions - Smart Touch Control, USB-C charging port
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, airplane adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C charging cable (1.2m)
Software Included - Sennheiser Smart Control
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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