Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have a weight of 293g, these weigh below 320g, which we consider as the highest average a headphone should weigh for comfort during long use. We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. Sony WH 1000XM4, at 254g
are lighter than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless with a difference -39g
Detachable cables are cables that have connectors on both ends.
One end goes into your headphone cups, while the other end is inserted into a source device. Some new headphones, and not just the expensive ones, are coming with detachable cables, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless are one of those. With a detachable cable, Sony WH 1000XM4 too can use alternative cables and if the cable is pulled, it will pop out instead of breaking.
Twisted headphone cables can be a great source of annoyance and inconvenience, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's cable is designed to minimize tangling. Constant twisting of the cables can also lead to microfractures in the copper wires, affecting sound quality, or
completely damaging your headphones. Over-ear headphones have larger earpads that fit around your entire ear Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have a comfortable full-size form with earcups that fully enclose your ears.
This design is loved for its increased sound isolation and the fact that it won't leak sound to your neighbors. Sony WH 1000XM4 with this design offer potential for maximum bass and loudness levels. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WH 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 outside (noise from your surrounding) and adding -1 inside (counter sound within the device) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless allow you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Sony WH 1000XM4 too have active noise cancellation making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each may work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting, mode, or noise cancellation type that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component reproduces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's lowest frequency is at 6Hz, the lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass. Sony WH 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 4Hz, this implies that
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless got a juicier bass than the Sony WH 1000XM4
High frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device reproduces high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's highest frequency is at 22,000Hz, the higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble. Sony WH 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WH 1000XM4 got a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Sound pressure is the average variation in atmospheric pressure caused by the sound, the sound level .i.e how loud something is can be perceived differently by different people so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
The sound pressure level, SPL, is the pressure level of a sound, measured in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's measurement is 106dB/mW.
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source. Sony WH 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the headphone.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless driver unit is 42mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass. Sony WH 1000XM4 driver unit is 40mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless by 2mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty reproducing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better sound.
Impedance is the device's resistance to the electromagnetic current, when electricity flows through a conductor, it experiences electrical resistance that counters the flow of current. The resistance of a conductor is measured in ohms. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's impedance is 60Ohms, the lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
Sony WH 1000XM4's impedance is 16Ohms. The impedance of earbuds is the electrical resistance of the driver unit present on the inside. Neodymium magnets if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power.
They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have this type of magnet. Sony WH 1000XM4 have it too, devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets.
It is also known that they have more bass and clear high notes. If your headphones play wirelessly, cancel ambient noise, or enhance your listening experience with active features, their battery life will reduce over time. The device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's battery life is 60 hours
Sony WH 1000XM4's battery life is 30 hours. Each time you recharge your headphones, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first.
But over a few years, you may find that your device, no longer plays for long like it used to. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the headphones for the first time or when they have been unused for extended periods.
Sony WH 1000XM4 takes 3 hours to fully charge the battery
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your headphones. Sony WH 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your headphones, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, the device supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad. Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's battery power is 700mAhmAh, more battery power can be an indication of longer battery life. Sony WH 1000XM4's battery power is 1,100mAh. A rechargeable battery is a type of electrical battery that can be charged, discharged into a load, and recharged many times, as opposed to a disposable or primary battery, which is supplied fully charged and discarded after use.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's battery can be recharged and used over again. The Sony WH 1000XM4 too have a rechargeable battery. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless can be used wirelessly, wireless devices allow you more freedom of movement.
The Sony WH 1000XM4 also can be used wirelessly
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless has a v5.2
Sony WH 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of v5. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless support USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power on a single cable. The USB-C plug is now part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets, it features reversible plug orientation and cable direction. Sony WH 1000XM4 too have USB TYPE-C
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm.
It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless support APTX, a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
The Sony WH 1000XM4 support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology standard that is used for exchanging data between fixed and mobile devices over short distances.
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth or infrared to another device. The Sony WH 1000XM4 can connect at a 10meters distance via Bluetooth
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have only 4 microphones, more microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise. The Sony WH 1000XM4 microphones are only 5.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Sony WH 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone.
The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency. With today's microphones, you can reach a frequency high reaching up to 140 kHz. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, the highest frequency that the mic can pick up.
Better for recording treble. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency. With today's microphones, you can have a frequency starting from around 1Hz.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless's lowest mic frequency is 50Hz, the lowest frequency that the mic can pick up. Better for recording bass. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard.
It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic. The Sony WH 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well allowing you to hear the ambient sound even while wearing them. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have a mute function, they have an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Sony WH 1000XM4 too have a mute function. There is a control panel on the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
The Sony WH 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them. Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless can be used as a headset. A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone.
Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc. Sony WH 1000XM4 can be used as a headset.
since they have a built-in microphone
Carrying headphones without a case, or putting them in bags without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless come with their own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation. Sony WH 1000XM4 too have a travel bag or case included.
