Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
Open-back
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold lands at 95 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 90. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓60-hour battery — best in class
- ✓Audiophile sound signature
- ✓Foldable for travel
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (84 vs 0).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).
Value for money
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($379 vs $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | — |
| Driver | — | 42 mm transducer |
| ANC | — | Adaptive Hybrid |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
| Codecs | — | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 60 hr (50 with ANC) |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
| Weight | — | 293 g |
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +60-hour battery — best in class
- +Audiophile sound signature
- +Foldable for travel
- −ANC trails Bose / Sony
- −No Auracast
- −App less polished
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +
At $379, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Does Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold 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 noise cancelling, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (84 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.
Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on comfort (92 vs 88). Long-session wearability.