
Apple
Excellent

Sennheiser
Excellent
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
A significant step up from AirPods 3 with improved bass, clearer mids, and better spatial audio — though sealed earbuds still deliver more impact.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
The audiophile benchmark for true wireless — Sennheiser's 7mm TrueResponse drivers deliver exceptional detail, clarity, and naturalness.
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Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Active noise cancellation in an open-ear design is a genuine technical achievement, though expectations should be calibrated accordingly.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
ANC is improved over MTW3 and genuinely useful, but doesn't match the isolation leaders from Sony and Bose.
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
The open-ear design with no silicone tips is the AirPods 4's biggest advantage — supremely comfortable for all-day wear.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Comfortable with a secure fit, though slightly larger and heavier than the most compact competitors.
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
Battery life is adequate at 5 hours with ANC on, with the USB-C case providing additional charges.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Solid battery life at 7.5 hours with ANC, with wireless charging on the case.
Apple AirPods 4 (ANC)
At $179, they sit in a competitive sweet spot — more affordable than AirPods Pro 2 while offering ANC that base AirPods 4 lack.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
At $299, they're a premium investment justified primarily by best-in-class sound quality and lossless audio support.