Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 4.63 cm
Weight 275 g 293 g Sony MDR 1000X are lighter than Sony MDR 1000X headphones.
Colour Black | Beige Black | White
Earpad Material - Synthetic leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable Yes Yes Both headphones can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR 1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 6 - 22000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 106 dB Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have higher sensitivity than Sony MDR 1000X.
Impedance 46 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 42 mm Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls
MICROPHONE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Controls Volume control Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 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 1.5 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony MDR 1000X 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 Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 20 hours 60 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony MDR 1000X.
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours 2 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 recharge faster than Sony MDR 1000X.
Included Qty - 1
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter 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 - 2 years
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