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AirPods Max (USB-C) — H1 · Spatial Audio · Dynamic Head Tracking
Apple

AirPods Max (USB-C)

H1 · Spatial Audio · Dynamic Head Tracking

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 (USB-C) 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 (USB-C) if…

  • ✓Premium aluminum build
  • ✓Seamless Apple integration
  • ✓Head-tracked spatial audio

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 92).

Noise cancelling

AirPods Max (USB-C)

ANC strength for commute and travel

AirPods Max (USB-C) leads on anc (92 vs 86).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 82).

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 (USB-C) 88
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Score breakdown

AirPods Max (USB-C)
88
anc 92
sound 92
comfort 82
battery 82
features 86
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91
anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84

Specs side-by-side

AirPods Max (USB-C) versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — full spec comparison
Spec AirPods Max (USB-C) Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Driver
40 mm dynamic
42 mm dynamic
Codecs
AAC, SBC
—
Battery
20 h
▲ 60 h (ANC on)
Weight
384 g
▲ 293 g
Connectivity
BT 5.0, USB-C lossless
—

AirPods Max (USB-C)

Pros
  • +Premium aluminum build
  • +Seamless Apple integration
  • +Head-tracked spatial audio
Cons
  • −Still uses H1 (not H2)
  • −Heavy at 384 g
  • −No power button / auto-pause

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 (USB-C) vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Which is better, AirPods Max (USB-C) 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 (USB-C) worth the price? +

At $549, AirPods Max (USB-C) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in anc.

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 (USB-C) 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 (USB-C) or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, AirPods Max (USB-C) or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +

AirPods Max (USB-C) — leads on anc (92 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.