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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — 42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive

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 Wireless 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 Wireless if…

  • ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
  • ✓Warm, natural sound signature
  • ✓Superb build

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

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (86 vs 0).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $4,999).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 91
vs
96 Focal Utopia 2022

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91
anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84
Focal Utopia 2022
96
anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Focal Utopia 2022 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Focal Utopia 2022
Driver
42 mm dynamic
—
Battery
60 h (ANC on)
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Weight
293 g
—
Type
—
Open-back

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

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 Wireless vs Focal Utopia 2022

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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 Wireless worth the price? +

At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.

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 Wireless 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 noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (86 vs 0). ANC strength for commute and travel.

Which is better for comfort, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Focal Utopia 2022? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on comfort (92 vs 88). Long-session wearability.