Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black
Over-ear · 2022
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
42 mm drivers · 60 h battery · aptX Adaptive
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black lands at 93 and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless at 91. That puts Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless if…
- ✓Best-in-class 60h battery
- ✓Warm, natural sound signature
- ✓Superb build
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 (96 vs 93).
Noise cancelling
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight BlackANC strength for commute and travel
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black leads on anc (91 vs 86).
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless more score per dollar ($349 vs $399).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | — |
| Release year | 2022 | — |
| Driver | — | 42 mm dynamic |
| Battery | — | 60 h (ANC on) |
| Weight | — | 293 g |
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
- +Best-in-class 60h battery
- +Warm, natural sound signature
- +Superb build
- −ANC trails Sony/Bose
- −Bulky
- −No multipoint until update
FAQ: Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Which is better, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $399, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in sound.
Is Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless worth the price? +
At $349, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in battery.
Does Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless 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, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless — leads on sound (96 vs 93). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is better for noise cancelling, Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless? +
Sony WH-1000XM5 · Midnight Black — leads on anc (91 vs 86). ANC strength for commute and travel.