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Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue — Over-ear · 2022
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Over-ear · 2022

91
/ 100
From $349
VS
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII wins by 1
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII — Studio reference · Open · 250Ω
beyerdynamic

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII

Studio reference · Open · 250Ω

92
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue lands at 91 and beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII at 92. That puts beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue if…

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

Pick beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII if…

  • ✓Reference-class detail retrieval
  • ✓Made in Germany build
  • ✓Includes both balanced + analytical pads
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII

Tuning, detail, and staging

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII leads on sound (96 vs 91).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue leads on comfort (90 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($349 vs $599).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue 91
vs
92 beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
build 0
value 0
beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII
92
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 0
features 0
build 96
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue versus beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII
Type
Over-ear
Open-back dynamic
Release year
2022
—
Driver
—
45 mm Tesla
Impedance
—
250Ω
Frequency response
—
5 Hz – 40 kHz
Cable
—
Detachable XLR / 6.35mm
Weight
—
370 g

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

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

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII

Pros
  • +Reference-class detail retrieval
  • +Made in Germany build
  • +Includes both balanced + analytical pads
Cons
  • −Open-back leaks sound
  • −Needs amplification (250Ω)
  • −No wireless variant

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue vs beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII? +

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue worth the price? +

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

Is beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII worth the price? +

At $599, beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII 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, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII? +

beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII — leads on sound (96 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue — leads on comfort (90 vs 88). Long-session wearability.