Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 from Sennheiser and the Sony WF-1000XM4.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 trumps with a better battery life of up to 7,0 hours. The battery life of the Sony WF-1000XM4 is up to 6,0 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 28,0 hours. The Sony WF-1000XM4 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 24,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

• Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2*: 10,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,5 hours Akkulaufzeit
• Sony WF-1000XM4*: 5,0 minutes Ladezeit für 1,0 hours Akkulaufzeit

Noise Cancelling: ANC

The active noise cancellation function is becoming increasingly important, but this is by far not supported by every headphone. Here we have Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC) on board for both headphones, Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 and Sony WF-1000XM4.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 und Sony WF-1000XM4, sehen wir Unterschiede:

• Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2: Bluetooth 5.1
• Sony WF-1000XM4: Bluetooth 5.2

Driver size of the headphones

The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). Here, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 with a driver size of 7 mm performs better. With the Sony WF-1000XM4 the driver size is 6 mm.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.