Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2022
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 91 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on sound (96 vs 91).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black leads on anc (89 vs 86).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 90).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 42 mm dynamic | — |
| Battery | 60 h (ANC on) | — |
| Weight | 293 g | — |
| Type | — | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Momentum 4 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black 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 Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 91). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (89 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.