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Bose QC45 — Over-ear · 2021
Bose

Bose QC45

Over-ear · 2021

88
/ 100
From $329
VS
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black wins by 3
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — Over-ear · 2022
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $349
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QC45 lands at 88 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black at 91. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Bose QC45 if…

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

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black if…

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

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on sound (91 vs 88).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on anc (89 vs 86).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on comfort (90 vs 87).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Bose QC45 88
vs
91 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

Score breakdown

Bose QC45
88
anc 86
sound 88
comfort 87
battery 82
features 84
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87

Specs side-by-side

Bose QC45 versus Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — full spec comparison
Spec Bose QC45 Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Type
Over-ear
Over-ear
Release year
2021
2022

Bose QC45

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 · 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

FAQ: Bose QC45 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black

Which is better, Bose QC45 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +

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

Is Bose QC45 worth the price? +

At $329, Bose QC45 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.

Does Bose QC45 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black 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, Bose QC45 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — leads on sound (91 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QC45 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (89 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.