Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM2 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless. 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

Sony WH-1000XM2 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC
Weight 275 g -
Colour Gold | Black Black
Body Material - Steel
Earpad Material - Sheep leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
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
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 6 - 23000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless.
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW -
Impedance 46 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure - 99 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 50 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WH-1000XM2.
Audio Input Details - 50 - 8000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -34 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Controls Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button Volume, auto shut off on/off switch
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.5 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable
USB charge cable
USB-A to USB-C adapter
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Features - Transparent Hearing mode
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life 38 hour(s) 17 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless.
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) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM2.
WIRELESS LINK Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Transmission Range 10 m -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, airplane adapter Carrying case
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 5
Service & Support - 2-year warranty
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