Sony WH-XB700 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-XB700 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-XB700 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 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 196 g 293 g Sony WH-XB700 are lighter than Sony WH-XB700 headphones.
Colour Black | Blue 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 WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-XB700.
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 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
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 22000 Hz 6 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 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-XB700.
Impedance 37 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 42 mm Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-XB700.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls
MICROPHONE Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Form Factor Built-in 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 WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Controls Volume Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset
CABLE Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
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 1.2 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-XB700 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 WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life 30 hour(s) 60 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-XB700.
Standby Time 300 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 recharge faster than Sony WH-XB700.
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sony WH-XB700 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Included Accessories - 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 - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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