Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Wins
Winner
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
9.2
Audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and battery life over maximum ANC
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Score Comparison
Criteria
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Overall Score
9.2
8.7
Sound Quality
9.8
9.5
Noise Cancellation
8.8
8.2
Comfort
9.0
8.5
Features
8.8
8.5
Build Quality
9.2
8.8
Pricing & Features
Specification
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Price
$379
$399
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Audiophiles who prioritize sound quality and battery life over maximum ANC
Sennheiser Momentum 4 delivers the best pure audio quality in the category with incredible battery life, though noise cancellation trails Sony and Bose slightly.
Strengths
- Audiophile-grade sound with exceptional clarity
- 60-hour battery life (best in class)
- Premium materials with sleek design
- aptX Adaptive and LDAC codec support
Limitations
- ANC not as aggressive as Sony or Bose
- No multipoint on initial release (added via update)
- Touch controls take getting used to
When to Choose Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2
Musicians and audio professionals who prioritize sound accuracy
Shure AONIC 50 Gen 2 brings professional audio quality to wireless headphones with exceptional wired performance, though consumer ANC features take a back seat to sound purity.
Strengths
- Studio-quality sound from legendary audio brand
- Exceptional wired audio quality with included cable
- LDAC and aptX HD codec support
- 45-hour battery life
Limitations
- ANC not as aggressive as consumer-focused brands
- Design is more functional than fashionable
- Controls can be confusing initially
