Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 leads on battery, noise cancelling on. They are level on listens wired, case in the box and bluetooth. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 sits in a lower price band.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$300-$600
Price range
Model WH-1000XM5/B
Leads on 0 of 4 specs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
$299.95
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model 509266
Leads on 1 of 4 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 4 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WH-1000XM5 if
It leads on none of the specs both makers publish; the case for it rests on things a spec sheet does not capture.
Choose the Sennheiser Momentum 4 if
Battery, noise cancelling on matters most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM5 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $300-$600 | $299.95 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 60 hr | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
| Weight | 250 g | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Holds two devices at once | Yes | Not listed | Can’t compare: not listed |
| Listens wired | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Case in the box | Yes | Yes | Level |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 | Level |
| Driver | Not listed | 42 mm | Can’t compare: not listed |
