Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 lands at 93 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 if…
- ✓Deepest ANC on the market
- ✓Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- ✓Bose Immersive Audio
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 90).
Noise cancelling
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2ANC strength for commute and travel
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on anc (100 vs 86).
Comfort
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2Long-session wearability
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on comfort (96 vs 92).
Value for money
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $449).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 35 mm | 42 mm dynamic |
| ANC | Hybrid · 8-mic | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 + Snapdragon Sound | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | 30 hr (24 with ANC) | ▲ 60 h (ANC on) |
| Charging | USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr | — |
| Weight | ▲ 254 g | 293 g |
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
- +Deepest ANC on the market
- +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
- +Bose Immersive Audio
- −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
- −Cable not included
- −Pricier than XM6
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
FAQ: Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 worth the price? +
At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on anc (100 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.