Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4
Sony WH-1000XM6 ($399) vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 ($380) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right over-ear.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
|---|
| Price | $399 | $380 |
| Weight | 250g | 293g |
| ANC | QN3 AI processor | Adaptive |
| Battery | 30h / 3h quick | 60h |
| Codec | LDAC, aptX, AAC | aptX Adaptive |
| Fold | Yes, flat | — |
| Multipoint | 2 devices | — |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Drivers | — | 42mm |
Pros & Cons
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Best-in-class ANC
- 30h battery
- LDAC hi-res audio
- Folds flat for travel
- Multipoint dual connection
- Plastic build feels budget
- No USB audio passthrough
- Ear cups get warm
Sennheiser Momentum 4
- 60-hour battery
- Audiophile tuning
- Comfortable
- Build feels plastic
- ANC not best-in-class
Sennheiser Momentum 4 is the better value at $380. If weight matters most, Sony WH-1000XM6 carries lighter at 250g. Both are part of our curated over-ear index — tap through to check current pricing.