Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL and Sony WH-1000XM4. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight - 520 g
Colour Sandy white White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Body Material Steel -
Earpad Material Sheep leather Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 6 - 23000 Hz -
Max Sound Pressure 99 dB -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
MICROPHONE Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity -34 dB -
Microphones Included 2 5 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, balance, microphone on/mute, play/pause, auto shut off on/off switch Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - straight USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Features Transparent Hearing mode Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 17 hour(s) 38 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser MOMENTUM M3AEBTXL Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Carrying case Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 5 -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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