Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
90
/ 100
From $379
VS
Focal Utopia 2022 wins by 6
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 90 and Focal Utopia 2022 at 96. That puts Focal Utopia 2022 ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Focal Utopia 2022 if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs 96 Focal Utopia 2022
Score breakdown
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90 anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Focal Utopia 2022
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Focal Utopia 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | 42 mm transducer | — |
| ANC | Adaptive Hybrid | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Codecs | aptX Adaptive + AAC + SBC | — |
| Battery | 60 hr (50 with ANC) | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Weight | 293 g | — |
| Type | — | Open-back |
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
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 6. 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 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.