Sennheiser - MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Earbuds - Black

4.5 stars if I could. Having previously owned the gen1 Momentums, these have come a long way and I'm overall pleased with them. Only one big gripe which I'll detail. Sound: I personally find these worthy of the Sennheiser name. They probably won't knock your socks off like some high-end IEMs but the sound is solid with sparkling highs, clear mids, and satisfying bass. Everything comes through. The in-app EQ has also come a long way in allowing you to really tailor sound to your preference. Noise Cancelling: This is decent. I think the silicone ear-tips kinda work against them in the noise cancelling performance however. I really prefer the foam tips that I previously had on my Sony xm4s which did a little better at blocking out train noise and chatter around me. Battery: No complaints here. Battery life seems as advertised. Only time will tell if the batteries in these last for more than a couple years though. (unlike my Sony xm4s) The app features an optional battery health mode which restricts the case and buds to charging up to 80-90% respectively. Charging all the way to 100% will cause the most wear on your batteries so I appreciate this feature. Fit/Comfort: These fit my ears just fine but again I find myself missing the foam eartips I previously had. Sennheiser has added an additional size of tips as well as different wing shapes that can help stabilize the bud in your ear but I never have issues with them falling out. They're comfortable enough to wear for a few hours. Case: Wireless charging is greatly appreciated and it looks pretty with the fabric. However, I'm quite frustrated with the dimensions. I can't believe they are now on gen4 and still have this case that is way too thick. It's like packing a sizeable rock around in your pocket and gets annoying as soon as you want to walk anywhere. They slightly shrunk the case length-wise but that's the only difference between this and the gen1. The charging port also shouldn't have been moved to the front. I find myself trying to open them on the wrong side now because it more closely resembles the hinged side if I'm not looking closely. Quite annoyed with the case overall which is mainly what keeps these from being a 5/5 for me. App: It's decent. No issues with connectivity so far and I like the EQ and battery life settings. I use the buds with a Pixel 7 and they pair quickly with no skipping.

In the recent years, I have developed a passion for quality earphones/headphones. I was first introduced to Beats, and for a while, I thought it is the best sounding thing there is. Then when Bose came out with their ANC technology, I got their Original QC earbuds. It was and still is absolutely one of my all time favorite. From functionality, to sound quality - just a solid and well-invested product by Bose. I became a fan, and started buying their headphones. Bose has that prefabricated sounds signature, which for a while I thought is incomparable anywhere as it just sounds… good and comfortable. It is just right. After 2 years of owning those, the Bose QC Ultra came out, and I was all in ready for a revolutionary upgrade. I was absolutely in excitement to try out their new products BUT was quickly disappointed. ANC is still second to none, but the sound stage and sound engineering has changed causing the music experience to be, to me, reduced. The sound is now “less” prefabricated, and sounds shalllower. Their immersive audio technology expand the sound stage but it is not naturally how a song supposed to be. Let me tell you, because of the disappointment, I then tried EVERYTHING. Sonys, Jabra, Apples, Bose… nothing gives me the satisfaction like the Bose QC original earbuds that I was looking for. Nevertheless, I learned something! Bose is nice with their prefabricated sound signature and sounds engineering (the position of the sound of the music you’re listening to like the mid is in the middle of your head, bass is surrounded, and treble is kinda top left and right) which give you an amazing listening experience. However, Sonys, theyre are more detailed. I dont have time so let me cut to the chase, I then discovered the Sennheiser MTW 4. ANC is a bit below Bose and Sonys, but THE SOUND QUALITY. It is clear and detailed with spacious soundstage and sound engineering. I learned the term sound resolution, and it id Sennheiser. Its like w Bose you’re watch a 1080p video but w Sennheiser it is 4k. I use iphone, and from my research, I am limited to get the highest sound resolution these buds can offer. However, when going to the setting and set it to Hi-Res sound, it still blows everything, or at everything I have tried, out of the water. Furthermore, Sennheiser, they care about their products and listen to their customers, at least from my experience. The Bose QC original earbuds is still a classic to me (amazing vocal and treble) but now when I am sitting down and really want to listen to some detailed, high resolution music. You already know. And I really dont know what’s up with other low-star reviews. Do your own research and try these out. Everything is just right w these (sounds, battery, anc, a trusted company, and a lot more). Give credit where credit is due. Bose and Sennheiser, if you guys see this, please keep on improving.

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is not only an incredibly long name but also a but of a dark horse in the world dominated by Bose, Sony, and Apple. The TW4 outperforms the QC Ultra and AirPods Pro 2 in terms of sound quality. The noise reduction, however, falls a bit behind mentioned competitors. Spatial audio is not supported and really only works well on the airpods. The charging case for the latter is by far the smallest of the three and offers wireless charging, as does the Sennheiser, The TW is similar in size to the Bose, albeit in different proportions. In terms of features, the AirPods are in their own class, as ling as you use Apple devices. Overall, they are my favorite for daily use, but the TW4 is my preference when sound quality matters. That’s even with the other producing excellent sound … just not as great.