Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
90
/ 100
From $379
VS
Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 650
Over-ear · 2003
90
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and Sennheiser HD 650 at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓60-hour battery — best in class
- ✓Audiophile sound signature
- ✓Foldable for travel
Pick Sennheiser HD 650 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 90
vs 90 Sennheiser HD 650
Score breakdown
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
90 anc 84
sound 95
comfort 92
battery 100
features 84
Sennheiser HD 650
90 anc 88
sound 90
comfort 89
battery 82
features 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sennheiser HD 650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Over-ear |
| Release year | — | 2003 |
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
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? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 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.