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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
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 5
Focal Utopia 2022 — Open-back
Focal

Focal Utopia 2022

Open-back

96
/ 100
From $4,999
Specdex verdict

Focal Utopia 2022 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue lands at 91 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 Focal Utopia 2022 if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

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

Sound quality

Focal Utopia 2022

Tuning, detail, and staging

Focal Utopia 2022 leads on sound (96 vs 91).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue leads on anc (89 vs 0).

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 $4,999).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue 91
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue
91
anc 89
sound 91
comfort 90
battery 82
features 87
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue Focal Utopia 2022
Type
Over-ear
Open-back
Release year
2022
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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

Focal Utopia 2022

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Focal Utopia 2022 worth the price? +

At $4,999, Focal Utopia 2022 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or Focal Utopia 2022 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 Focal Utopia 2022? +

Focal Utopia 2022 — leads on sound (96 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Navy Blue — leads on anc (89 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.