Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 820 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 820 vs. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Product Type Headphones - wired Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C
Height - 19.5 cm
Width - 18 cm
Depth - 4.63 cm
Weight 360 g 293 g Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 are lighter than Sennheiser HD 820 headphones.
Colour - Black | White
Earpad Material Microfibre Synthetic leather
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Adjustable Headband - Yes
Foldable - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Adaptive Hybrid ANC
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 820 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 6 - 48000 Hz 6 - 22000 Hz Sennheiser HD 820 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.3%
Sensitivity 103 dB/Vrms 106 dB Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have higher sensitivity than Sennheiser HD 820.
Impedance 300 Ohm 60 Ohm
Diaphragm - 42 mm
Features - Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response - 50 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Controls - Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset
CABLE Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Cable Type Headphones cable - OFC - 3 m Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped / sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 1.2 m
Cable Length 3 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Features - Transparent Hearing mode, auto power on/off
Sensors - Touch sensor
Additional Functions - Smart Touch Control, USB-C charging port
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 700 mAh
Battery Life - 60 hour(s)
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Connector Type Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole)
USB (24 pin USB-C)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 820 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Included Accessories USB flash drive, microfibre cleaning cloth, 4.4 mm Pentaconn stereo jack plug, XLR-4 connector Carrying case, airplane adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C charging cable (1.2m)
Software Included - Sennheiser Smart Control
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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