The Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are solid performers but their price tag over $299, may deter some, especially considering the incremental upgrades. It ultimately depends on whether you value features like Auracast support and Snapdragon Sound enhancements.
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Design and Comfort8
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Smart App Control8
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Noise Cancellation8
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Audio Quality9
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Battery Life8
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Value for Money7
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds, priced at $299, compete fiercely in 2024 alongside industry giants Bose and Sony, boasting unique strengths of their own.
They offer excellent audio quality and support for codecs like Snapdragon Sound, AptX Adaptive, and Lossless, setting a new standard for immersive sound experiences. Enhanced noise cancellation and a battery life exceeding five hours, even with ANC active, ensure uninterrupted enjoyment of your music.
However, these premium features come with a hefty price tag and minor drawbacks such as occasional mic distortion in noisy environments. As the debate continues, one question lingers: Are the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 buds worth the upgrade?
Design and Build Quality
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If you’ve used Sennheiser earbuds before, the design of the True Wireless Momentum 4 will feel familiar. These buds are quite large, like ear pebbles, but surprisingly comfortable. we have different sizes of silicone tips and subtle wings to keep them stable in your ears. They don’t shake loose, even when you’re on the move.
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The app even has a fit test to ensure they’re snug. Sennheiser mentioned improved nozzle action to prevent earwax buildup, but it doesn’t seem effective. The Momentum 4 comes in three colors and has an IPX4 rating for splash resistance. However, they can get a bit moist in drizzly conditions.
Sennheiser Smart Control App
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As far more controls download the Sennheiser Smart Control app, available for both Android and iOS. in the you can find the many options for customization, You can easily check the battery percentage of your buds and case, manage connected devices, and connect up to two devices simultaneously. You adjust the equalizer, transparency, and conduct fit tests.
And also you customize touch controls for various actions, like tapping once, twice, or three times, or pressing and holding. However, volume controls can only be assigned to press and hold. Touch controls for calls work flawlessly, providing feedback and easy switching between modes without pulling out your phone. The Bluetooth 5.4 support ensures a strong connection with good audio and no disruptions, even in crowded areas.
Audio Quality
Sennheiser is adding Auracast support to the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds in a future update. And this feature allows a single device to share audio with multiple devices simultaneously which perfect for communal events. If you own one of the latest Snapdragon smartphones with Snapdragon Sound support, you’ll have access to AptX adaptive and AptX lossless codecs. These codecs supports provides high-resolution audio remains in sync, even without cables.
It has 7mm drivers in these bulky buds deliver powerful sound. Using the equalizer with bit boost and presets didn’t give the same clear and full-bodied audio as the sound profiling tool. This feature balances bass and treble with a simple on-screen slider resulting in crisp and clear sound. There’s still plenty of punch in the lows, which is expected for a $299 pair.
It features a triple-threat mic setup, with three mics on each bud for a total of six. They pick up your voice clearly during calls. However, in noisy environments clarity can sometimes suffer with your voice getting blown out.
Active Noise Cancelation
Like the previous Momentum True Wireless earbuds, the Momentum 4 also features adaptive noise cancellation. It adjusts ANC depending on your surroundings reducing noise in quiet cafes and amplifying it on busy streets, effectively muffles traffic and train sounds. Occasionally, there’s windy feedback, but there’s now an anti-wind feature in the app to mitigate this. However, it’s not as effective as fully turning on the noise cancellation, so you may still hear some traffic rumble.
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Battery life
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The battery life of the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds has slightly improved, now offering around 7.5 hours of full-on use on a single charge, which is impressive for wireless earbuds. However, this is with noise cancelling turned off and with ANC activated the battery life decreases to approximately 5.5 hour. But these battery performance still decent but not as remarkable.
When the buds run low, you can simply place them in the case, Although the case isn’t very compact, it feels nice with its fabric exterior and sturdy lid. It can charge the buds three times before needing to be plugged in via USB-C or wirelessly. and Fast charging is also supported giving about an hour of playback with just 10 minutes in the case.
Final Thought
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds undoubtedly present themselves as formidable contenders in the ever-evolving world of audio technology. Boasting good audio quality and codec support including Snapdragon Sound, AptX Adaptive, and Lossless connectivity. With upgraded noise cancelling capabilities and an extended battery life of over five hours, even with ANC activated, they offer uninterrupted enjoyment of your favorite tunes.
However, amidst these premium features lies a significant drawback: the hefty price tag exceeding $299. While the Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds deliver on their promise of superior audio performance, the cost may deter some potential buyers, especially when considering over the previous models.