In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | - | 19.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 4.63 cm | |
| Weight | 275 g | 293 g | Sony WH-1000XM2 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM2 headphones. |
| Colour | Gold | Black | Black | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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 WH-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | 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 | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 6 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM2 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 WH-1000XM2. |
| Impedance | 46 Ohm | 60 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 42 mm | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Technology | Electret condenser | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | MEMS-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | 50 - 8000 Hz | 50 - 10000 Hz | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Audio Input Details | - 50 - 8000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m Micro-USB cable - 50 cm |
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 |
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| Cable Length | 1.5 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | - | Touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Smart Touch Control, USB-C charging port |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 40 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 4 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2. |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Transmission Range | 10 m | - | |
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| Radio Frequency Range | 2.4 - 2.4835GHz | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only)) |
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C charging cable (1.2m) | |
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| Software Included | - | Sennheiser Smart Control | |
| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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