Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Vs. Bose Quietcomfort Earbuds 2 Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 IP54

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IP54, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 12.4g

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 12.5g

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a weight of 12.4g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, at 12.5g are heavier than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by of 0.1g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 come with wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are resistant to sweat

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 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.

Both Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 7mm

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 9.3mm

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 driver unit is 7mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 driver unit is 9.3mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2.3mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 5Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20Hz

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 can produce a juicier bass than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 21,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 20,000Hz

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest frequency is at 21,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 107dB/mW

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

SPL, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's measurement is 107dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 7.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 6hours

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery life is 7.5 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's battery life is less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 22.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 18hours

This is given by the vendor, and Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's case is said to have a full charge of 22.5 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2's charging case has a battery life of 18 hours, less than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 4.5 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 1.5hours

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 0.5 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 v5.4

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 v5.3

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 has a Bluetooth version of 5.3, older than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 10meters

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 10meters

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

Has Aac

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support AAC, a codec 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 6only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 8only

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have 6 microphones.

While the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 microphones are 8, more than that of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 10,000Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's highest mic frequency is 10,000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 100Hz

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✗

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 2only

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 2only

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

With the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 2Years

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✗

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 also have voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 ✓

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 ✓

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4	Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP54	IPX4
	weight	12.4g	12.5g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	7mm	9.3mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	21,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	107dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	22.5hours	18hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.4	v5.3
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10,000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✗	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included