Noise-Cancelling Headphones Head to head
Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4
The Sony WH-1000XM6 leads on bluetooth. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 leads on battery, noise cancelling on and driver. They are level on listens wired and case in the box. At list price the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is $160 cheaper.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones
$459.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model WH-1000XM6/B
Leads on 1 of 5 specs
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
$299.95
Maker's list price, checked Sep 17, 2026
Model 509266
Leads on 2 of 5 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 5 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the Sony WH-1000XM6 if
Bluetooth matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Sennheiser Momentum 4 if
Battery, noise cancelling on and driver matter 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-1000XM6 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $459.99 | $299.95 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
| Battery, noise cancelling on | 30 hr | 60 hr | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
| Weight | 254 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 | Sony WH-1000XM6 |
| Driver | 30 mm | 42 mm | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
As a Sony WH-1000XM6 alternative
Twice the battery - 60 hours with noise cancelling on against 30 - and a 42 mm driver against 30, for $160 less. Sennheiser publishes no weight, which is the one number the XM6 is proudest of.
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