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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning

90
/ 100
From $379
VS
Bose QuietComfort Ultra wins by 3
Bose QuietComfort Ultra — CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

CustomTune ANC · Immersive Audio · aptX Adaptive

93
/ 100
From $429
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…

  • ✓60-hour battery — best in class
  • ✓Audiophile sound signature
  • ✓Foldable for travel

Pick Bose QuietComfort Ultra if…

  • ✓Best comfort in class
  • ✓Excellent ANC
  • ✓Immersive Audio spatial feature
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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 (95 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on anc (96 vs 84).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra leads on comfort (98 vs 92).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90
anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
93
anc 96
sound 92
comfort 98
battery 86
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Driver
42 mm transducer
35 mm dynamic
ANC
Adaptive Hybrid
—
Bluetooth
5.2
—
Codecs
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive
Battery
▲ 60 hr (50 with ANC)
24 h (Immersive Audio off) / 18 h (on)
Charging
USB-C
—
Weight
293 g
▲ 253 g

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Pros
  • +60-hour battery — best in class
  • +Audiophile sound signature
  • +Foldable for travel
Cons
  • −ANC trails Bose / Sony
  • −No Auracast
  • −App less polished

Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Pros
  • +Best comfort in class
  • +Excellent ANC
  • +Immersive Audio spatial feature
Cons
  • −Bose app fiddly
  • −No USB-C audio (3.5 mm + Bluetooth only)
  • −No LDAC support

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +

At $379, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.

Is Bose QuietComfort Ultra worth the price? +

At $429, Bose QuietComfort Ultra delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in comfort.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 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 Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra — leads on anc (96 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.