Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
aptX Adaptive · 60hr · Audiophile tuning
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Gaming · 2022 · PS5 Edition
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless lands at 90 and SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) at 88. That puts Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ahead by 2 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) if…
- ✓Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- ✓Detachable broadcast mic
- ✓Console compatibility
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 (95 vs 88).
Noise cancelling
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessANC strength for commute and travel
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on anc (84 vs 70).
Comfort
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessLong-session wearability
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads on comfort (92 vs 86).
Value for money
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) more score per dollar ($249 vs $379).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — | Gaming headset |
| Variant | — | PS5 Edition |
| Release year | — | 2022 |
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +60-hour battery — best in class
- +Audiophile sound signature
- +Foldable for travel
- −ANC trails Bose / Sony
- −No Auracast
- −App less polished
SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
- +Low-latency 2.4 GHz wireless (most)
- +Detachable broadcast mic
- +Console compatibility
- −Bulkier than audiophile cans
- −Game-tuned EQ
- −Software required on PC
FAQ: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)
Which is better, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) worth the price? +
At $249, SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition) 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 SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (95 vs 88). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro (PS5 Edition)? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on anc (84 vs 70). ANC strength for commute and travel.