Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Sennheiser
92 Overall Score
vs
Poly Blackwire 8225
Poly
42 Overall Score
Scores
Music
Studio
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Calls
Specifications
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | Poly Blackwire 8225 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.29 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Memory Foam | artificial leather |
| Headband | Leather | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | — |
| Driver Size | 42 mm★ | 32 mm |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 470 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB★ | 84 dB |
| Max SPL | 106 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC | — |
| Surround | — | 7.1 Virtual Surround |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | Adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | HFP, AVRCP, A2DP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 2.190000057220459 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 Minutes for 4 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | — |
| Mic Pattern | Omnidirectional | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Virtual Assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | — |
| App | Smart Control Plus | Poly Lens |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | — |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant | — |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Poly Blackwire 8225
- Strong mic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong comfort (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong anc (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 40.209score per dollar
vs
Poly Blackwire 82250.133score per dollar
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 offers 1.6x better value for money
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Poly Blackwire 8225
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 44 specs.
