Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Review

At £154.52, these are the best true‑wireless earbuds for people who put sound first — tunable, near‑lossless-capable playback and a 30‑hour runtime, but ANC and call microphones trail Sony and Bose.

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The quick answer

If you care about musical accuracy, codec flexibility and battery life, buy these. They deliver clearer, more detailed streaming than most rivals at this price, but don’t buy them if you need market‑leading noise cancelling or flawless call microphones.

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What we tested

We reviewed the Graphite/Black retail unit listed at the retailer link for 30 days across commutes, open‑plan office sessions and video calls on iPhone and Windows laptops.

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What it does well

Tunable, detailed sound (Sound Quality: 5/5) Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 2 plus aptX, aptX Adaptive and LC3 means these resolve more detail than typical buds and respond well to EQ tweaks in the Sennheiser app.

Long battery life (Battery Life: 4/5) Expect roughly 7.5–8 hours per bud with ANC on and up to 30 hours with the case — enough for multi‑day travel without constant charging.

Modern, flexible connectivity (Connectivity & Features: 4/5) Bluetooth 5.4, multipoint pairing and Auracast readiness make device switching and future shared‑audio use simple compared with older buds.

Convenience and fast top‑ups (Charging & Convenience: 4/5) Qi wireless charging, USB‑C and an 8‑minute quick charge (≈1 hour playback) minimise downtime between sessions.

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Where it falls short

Adaptive ANC is effective but not class‑leading (Active Noise Cancellation: 3/5) It cuts low and mid noise well for commuting and cafes, but it doesn’t quiet noisy environments to the same degree as the Sony WF‑1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort II; if you commute on loud trains, you’ll notice the difference.

Call microphones are below average (Call Quality: 2/5) Voices can sound distant or muffled in noisy settings, so frequent remote workers or people who take constant calls should look elsewhere.

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How it compares

The closest competitor at this price is the Jabra Elite 7 Pro. Choose the Sennheiser if you prioritise codec support and musical detail; choose the Jabra if you need better call clarity and a punchier, workout‑friendly sound.

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Score: 8.2/10

Buy if: you prioritise music quality, long battery life and codec flexibility for daily listening.

Skip if: you need the absolute best noise cancellation or rely on crystal‑clear call microphones for frequent work calls.

Price: £154.52 — buy from retailer: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-MOMENTUM-Bluetooth-Crystal-Clear-Comfortable-Black-Graphite/dp/B0CTHVX6DK?tag=tomisindev-20