Head to head
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads 3 to 2 on the 5 rankable specs, but Bose QuietComfort Headphones costs $30 less.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation$179Anker Soundcore Space One Pro$199AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)$249Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds$299Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds$299Sony WH-1000XM4$348Beats Studio Pro$349Sony WH-1000XM5$399Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e$399Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$429Sonos Ace$449Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)$549Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Wireless$699Buying for
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Straight answer
Overall: 3 to 2
Buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.
- Leads 3 of 5 rankable overall specs; Bose QuietComfort Headphones takes 2.
- Battery life: 60 hours vs 24 hours on a single charge
- Charging time: 2 hours full charge vs 2.5 hours full charge
- Bose QuietComfort Headphones is $30 cheaper. Pay the difference only if battery life matters to you.
Deal-breakers
tick what would make you walk away
- Trips:Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless · No (swivels flat)Clear:Bose QuietComfort Headphones · Yes (collapses and folds inward into co…
- Clear:Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless · aptX, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBCTrips:Bose QuietComfort Headphones · AAC, SBC
- Trips:Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless · No official IP ratingTrips:Bose QuietComfort Headphones · No official IP rating
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Sennheiser
293 g (10.3 oz)
Bose
240 g (8.5 oz)
Active Noise Cancelling≠
Sennheiser
Yes (Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation)
Bose
Yes (Quiet Mode with adjustable noise cancellation levels)
Battery life
Sennheiser
60 hours (ANC on via Bluetooth)
Bose
24 hours on a single charge
Comfort, Clamp & Travel Fit Check
Ergonomic factors that affect daily comfort, glasses wearers, and luggage space.
Folding & Travel Packability
Swivels flat only (large fabric travel case)
Folds flat & inward into small zippered case
Clamp Force & Glasses Comfort
Medium-firm seal (~4.8 N, thick cushioned headband)
Signature light clamp (~3.9 N, zero crown pressure)
Weight & Crown Pressure
293g (moderate weight, thick memory foam)
240g (lightest in premium ANC class)
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Sennheiser: What to watch for
- Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Bose: What to watch for
- Maintenance
Requires ongoing care to maintain peak out-of-box performance.
Design
leads 2-0| Type | Over-ear, closed-back | Over-ear, closed-back |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 293 g (10.3 oz) | 240 g (8.5 oz) (wins this row: lower) |
| Foldable | No (swivels flat) | Yes (collapses and folds inward into compact case) (wins this row: has it) |
| Carrying case | Fabric-covered structured hard zip case included | Hardshell zip travel case included |
| IP rating | No official IP rating | No official IP rating |
Audio
5 differences| Driver | 42 mm Transducer system (audiophile-inspired) | Custom 40 mm dynamic transducers |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes (Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation) | Yes (Quiet Mode with adjustable noise cancellation levels) |
| Transparency mode | Yes (Adjustable Transparency Mode) | Yes (Aware Mode with adjustable environment blend) |
| Supported codecs | aptX, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC |
| Microphones | 2x2 digital beamforming mic array | 4-mic beamforming voice pickup array |
Connectivity & Battery
leads 2-0| Multipoint Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint pairing) | Yes (Bluetooth 5.1 multipoint pairing) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 60 hours (ANC on via Bluetooth) (wins this row: higher) | 24 hours on a single charge |
| Charging time | 2 hours full charge (10 min charge gives 6 hours) (wins this row: lower) | 2.5 hours full charge (15 min quick charge gives 2.5 hours) |
Ownership
leads 1-0| Warranty | 2 years (wins this row: higher) | 1 year |
|---|
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless
Audiophile-tuned wireless headphones delivering signature Sennheiser sound and mammoth 60-hour battery life.
- Unrivaled 60-hour battery life with ANC engaged
- Audiophile-grade acoustic tuning with punchy dynamic bass
- Comprehensive aptX Adaptive high-resolution audio support
What you give up
- ANC performance slightly behind Sony XM5 and Bose Ultra
- Less distinctive styling compared to retro Momentum 3
Pick this one if
Bose QuietComfort Headphones
Ultra-comfortable folding ANC headphones with classic Bose noise cancellation and 24-hour battery life.
- Foldable design collapses neatly into an ultra-compact travel case
- Legendary lightweight 240g comfort ideal for long flights
- Tactile physical buttons and reliable multi-point Bluetooth switching
What you give up
- Lacks spatial audio head tracking found on QC Ultra
- No high-resolution LDAC or aptX codec support
Best for each use
Flights & commutes
For flights & commutes, buy the Bose QuietComfort Headphones.
Calls & work
Too close to call on calls & work from the spec sheets. Only battery life is rankable here.
Sound quality
Too close to call on sound quality from the spec sheets. Only weight is rankable here.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless ↗ · Bose QuietComfort Headphones ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Headphones?
Bose QuietComfort Headphones costs $30 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Headphones?
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless has this deal-breaker: does not fold. Takes a bigger slot in a carry-on.
Which is better for flights & commutes, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Headphones?
For flights & commutes, buy the Bose QuietComfort Headphones. Leads 2 of 3 rankable flights & commutes specs; Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless takes 1. Weight: 240 g vs 293 g
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 14 specs tracked here, 9 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.