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AirPods Max · Midnight Black — Over-ear · 2020
Apple

AirPods Max · Midnight Black

Over-ear · 2020

88
/ 100
From $549
VS
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless wins by 3
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — 42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods Max · Midnight Black lands at 88 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick AirPods Max · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • ✓Premium build
  • ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…

  • ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
  • ✓Warm, natural sound signature
  • ✓Superb build
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 87).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $549).

AirPods Max · Midnight Black 88
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Score breakdown

AirPods Max · Midnight Black
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91
anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Max · Midnight Black versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Max · Midnight Black Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Type
Over-ear
—
Release year
2020
—
Driver
—
42 mm dynamic
Battery
—
60 h (ANC on)
Weight
—
293 g

AirPods Max · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
  • +Premium build
  • +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
  • −Battery varies by codec
  • −Some are Bluetooth-only
  • −Price creep vs previous gen

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Pros
  • +Best-in-class 60h battery
  • +Warm, natural sound signature
  • +Superb build
Cons
  • −ANC trails Sony/Bose
  • −Bulky
  • −No multipoint until update

FAQ: AirPods Max · Midnight Black vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Which is better, AirPods Max · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is AirPods Max · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $549, AirPods Max · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.

Does AirPods Max · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, AirPods Max · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for comfort, AirPods Max · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on comfort (92 vs 87). Long-session wearability.