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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
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless wins by 1
Sennheiser HD 650 — Over-ear · 2003
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 650

Over-ear · 2003

90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 91 and Sennheiser HD 650 at 90. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ahead by 1 points — a narrow 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 Sennheiser HD 650 if…

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

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

Sound quality

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 90).

Noise cancelling

Sennheiser HD 650

ANC strength for commute and travel

Sennheiser HD 650 leads on anc (88 vs 86).

Comfort

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Long-session wearability

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 89).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $499).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 91
vs
90 Sennheiser HD 650

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
91
anc 86
sound 96
comfort 92
battery 98
features 84
Sennheiser HD 650
90
anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Sennheiser HD 650 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Sennheiser HD 650
Driver
42 mm dynamic
—
Battery
60 h (ANC on)
—
Weight
293 g
—
Type
—
Over-ear
Release year
—
2003

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

Sennheiser HD 650

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

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sennheiser HD 650

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 650? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Sennheiser HD 650 worth the price? +

At $499, Sennheiser HD 650 delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in sound.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 650 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 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 650? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser HD 650? +

Sennheiser HD 650 — leads on anc (88 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.