Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
91
/ 100
From $349
VS
Audeze LCD-5 wins by 5
Audeze
Audeze LCD-5
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict
Audeze LCD-5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 91 and Audeze LCD-5 at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
Pick Audeze LCD-5 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Score breakdown
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91 anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84
Audeze LCD-5
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Audeze LCD-5
Driver
42 mm dynamic
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Battery
60 h (ANC on)
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Weight
293 g
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Type
—
Planar magnetic
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Pros
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
Cons
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
Audeze LCD-5
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 Wireless vs Audeze LCD-5
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5? +
Audeze LCD-5 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-5 worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Audeze LCD-5 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.