Head to head
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leads 2 to 1 on the 3 rankable specs, but Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $80 less. Most of the 14 attributes tracked here are descriptive rather than numeric.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
Why, in numbers
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation$179Anker Soundcore Space One Pro$199AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)$249Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds$299Sony WH-1000XM4$348Bose QuietComfort Headphones$349Beats 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$699Swap
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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation$179Anker Soundcore Space One Pro$199AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)$249Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds$299Sony WH-1000XM4$348Bose QuietComfort Headphones$349Beats 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
Your devices
Straight answer
Overall: 2 to 1
Buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless.
- Leads 2 of 3 rankable overall specs; Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds takes 1.
- Battery life: 60 hours vs 6 hours listening time on single charge
- Warranty: 2 years vs 1 year manufacturer warranty
- Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is $80 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)Trips:Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds · No (charging case)
- Clear:Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless · 60 hoursTrips:Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds · 6 hours listening time on single charge
- Trips:Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless · No official IP ratingClear:Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds · IPX4 sweat and water resistant
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Sennheiser
293 g (10.3 oz)
Bose
15.4 g (0.54 oz) earbuds total (7.7 g each) / 60 g charging case
Active Noise Cancelling≠
Sennheiser
Yes (Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation)
Bose
Yes (World-class Active Noise Cancellation with CustomTune sound calibration)
Battery life
Sennheiser
60 hours (ANC on via Bluetooth)
Bose
6 hours listening time on single charge (4 hours with Immersive Audio) / up to 24 hours total with case
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)
Standard folding earcups
Clamp Force & Glasses Comfort
Medium-firm seal (~4.8 N, thick cushioned headband)
Standard headphone clamp
Weight & Crown Pressure
293g (moderate weight, thick memory foam)
Standard headphone weight
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 1-0| Type | Over-ear, closed-back | In-ear true wireless earbuds with silicone stability bands |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 293 g (10.3 oz) | 15.4 g (0.54 oz) earbuds total (7.7 g each) / 60 g charging case (wins this row: lower) |
| Foldable | No (swivels flat) | No (charging case) |
| Carrying case | Fabric-covered structured hard zip case included | Pocket-sized hard shell charging case (USB-C) |
| IP rating | No official IP rating | IPX4 sweat and water resistant |
Audio
5 differences| Driver | 42 mm Transducer system (audiophile-inspired) | High-performance proprietary dynamic transducers |
|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes (Hybrid Adaptive Active Noise Cancellation) | Yes (World-class Active Noise Cancellation with CustomTune sound calibration) |
| Transparency mode | Yes (Adjustable Transparency Mode) | Yes (Aware Mode with ActiveSense technology) |
| Supported codecs | aptX, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | Snapdragon Sound, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Microphones | 2x2 digital beamforming mic array | 4 microphones in each earbud (8 mics total for ANC and voice pickup) |
Connectivity & Battery
leads 1-0| Multipoint Bluetooth | Yes (Bluetooth 5.2 multipoint pairing) | Yes (Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 60 hours (ANC on via Bluetooth) (wins this row: higher) | 6 hours listening time on single charge (4 hours with Immersive Audio) / up to 24 hours total with case |
| Charging time | 2 hours full charge (10 min charge gives 6 hours) | 2 hours full charge (20 min quick charge gives 2 hours); USB-C wired |
Ownership
leads 1-0| Warranty | 2 years (wins this row: higher) | 1 year manufacturer warranty |
|---|
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 Ultra Earbuds
Premium true wireless earbuds with world-class noise cancellation, CustomTune personalized sound, and Bose Immersive Audio spatialized sound.
- Benchmark active noise cancellation that silences low and mid-frequency ambient noise
- CustomTune technology calibrates sound and ANC to your ear canal shape on every insertion
- Bose Immersive Audio provides spatialized audio regardless of source or platform
What you give up
- Wireless charging case cover is sold as an optional accessory (USB-C wired standard)
- Battery life drops to 4 hours with Immersive Audio turned on (6 hours standard)
Best for each use
Flights & commutes
Tied on flights & commutes. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is cheaper.
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 Ultra Earbuds ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds costs $80 less at list price.
What is the biggest catch with the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds?
Both 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 Ultra Earbuds?
Tied on flights & commutes. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds is cheaper. The 2 rankable flights & commutes specs split 1 to 1. Saves $80 at list price.
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 14 specs tracked here, 11 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.