Detailed comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 2.5 mm jack, USB-C | |
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| Height | 26.5 cm | 19.5 cm | |
| Width | 18.6 cm | 18 cm | |
| Depth | 2.93 cm | 4.63 cm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 293 g | Sony WH-1000XM3 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones. |
| Colour | Black | Silver | Black | White | |
| Earpad Material | - | Synthetic leather | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | Closed | |
| Adjustable Headband | - | Yes | |
| Foldable | - | Yes | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless, wired | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | Adaptive Hybrid ANC | |
| Volume Limiting Function | Yes | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 4 - 40000 Hz | 6 - 22000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 0.3% | |
| Sensitivity | 104.5 dB/mW | 106 dB | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 16 Ohm | 60 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | 42 mm | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | Smart Pause, Crystal-clear Calls |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | MEMS-directional | |
| Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | The microphones on both headphones can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Frequency Response | - | 50 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Controls | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button | Volume, play/pause, equaliser preset |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 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 |
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| Cable Length | 1.2 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Features | - | Transparent Hearing mode, auto power on/off | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | - | |
| Sensors | Atmospheric pressure sensor | Touch sensor | |
| Additional Functions | Touch panel | Smart Touch Control, USB-C charging port |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 700 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 38 hour(s) | 60 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Included Qty | 1 | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Headphones |
Headphones (sub-mini phone 2.5 mm 4-pole) USB (24 pin USB-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM3 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, airplane adapter | Carrying case, airplane adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C charging cable (1.2m) | |
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| Software Included | - | Sennheiser Smart Control | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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