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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 2 wins by 3
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio
Bose

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

World-class ANC · 30hr · Immersive Audio

93
/ 100
From $449
Specdex verdict

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 at 93. That puts Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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 2 if…

  • ✓Deepest ANC on the market
  • ✓Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • ✓Bose Immersive Audio
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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 90).

Noise cancelling

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

ANC strength for commute and travel

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on anc (100 vs 84).

Comfort

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Long-session wearability

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 leads on comfort (96 vs 92).

Value for money

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($379 vs $449).

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs
93 Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Score breakdown

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90
anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
93
anc 100
sound 90
comfort 96
battery 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless versus Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2
Driver
42 mm transducer
35 mm
ANC
Adaptive Hybrid
Hybrid · 8-mic
Bluetooth
5.2
5.3 + Snapdragon Sound
Codecs
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC
Battery
▲ 60 hr (50 with ANC)
30 hr (24 with ANC)
Charging
USB-C
USB-C, 15-min for 2.5hr
Weight
293 g
▲ 254 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 2

Pros
  • +Deepest ANC on the market
  • +Comfortable for 8hr+ flights
  • +Bose Immersive Audio
Cons
  • −No multi-point with 2025 firmware bug
  • −Cable not included
  • −Pricier than XM6

FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2

Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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 2 worth the price? +

At $449, Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in anc.

Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 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 2? +

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2? +

Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 — leads on anc (100 vs 84). ANC strength for commute and travel.