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General

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Series

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026

MOMENTUM3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Site menu Headphones by Series lists MOMENTUM Headphones. Product name MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A3047, A3048, A3049, A29684Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 5 October 2026Exact generation heading names the earbuds. Charging case heading gives A2968. No sibling generation or case revision is included.

MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C, 700365, 700366, 700367, 700441, 7004491Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Cover and specifications: Model MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C. Article numbers 700365, 700366, 700367, 700441 and 700449 come from the maker's stores2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 20263Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Article No. per colour, e.g. 700367 Black Copper

GTIN / EAN

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4260752332408, 4260752332415, 4260752332422, 4260752333351, 42607523333992Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Shopify product data of the EU store: EAN per colour

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

12 September 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

8 January 20245Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Las Vegas, January 8th, 2024: debut at CES

Status

Discontinued15Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 7 October 2026September 10, 2025 article explicitly says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 after introducing Pro3. Retailer remaining stock does not change maker lifecycle.

Available2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026EU maker store sells all five colours with Add to Cart in October 2026. The US maker store marks the product End of Life

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Apple's September 2023 release presents AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with USB-C as an update of the same generation.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 511Reviewwhathifi.com/headphones/wireless-earbuds/sennheisers-flagship-earbuds-are-back-to-battle-bose-and-sony-and-they-could-have-an-ace-up-their-sleeveRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi calls the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 the sequel to the MOMENTUM True Wireless 4.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2492Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026US launch price from Pricing and Availability.

$299.955Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Available to pre-order on February 15th for $299.95 USD / $429.95 CAD

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2793Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT from Preise und Verfuegbarkeit.

€299.996Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24-vd4darRead 6 October 2026Available to pre-order on February 15th for £259.99 / €299.99 EUR

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, DE36Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.37Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 7 October 2026US and German maker launch announcements establish US 249 USD and German 279 EUR with VAT offering with September 22 availability. These are verified launch markets, not an exhaustive worldwide country list. Regional A3049 differences and other country claims are not inferred.

US, CA, GB, DE2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026DE: EU maker store, prices incl. VAT3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026US maker store, listed at USD 299.95. Marked End of Life on the page in October 20265Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026CA: launch price in CAD6Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24-vd4darRead 6 October 2026GB: launch price in GBP

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Black Graphite, White Silver, Black Copper, Gold, Denim2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Colour selector: Black Graphite, Black Copper, White Silver, Gold, Denim3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Same five colours as the EU store

Segment

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

In-ear1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: wearing style True Wireless stereo earbuds, ear coupling ear-canal

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

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Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Set the microphone location. Either earbud can act as the microphone when used alone.

Either bud1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 27: The right or left earbud can be used alone4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom Apple driver per earbud. Driver technology and diameter are not published.18Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. Added type/diameter to existing count 1. Acoustic role and diaphragm material remain unset.19Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown physically isolates and measures approximately 11.00 mm driver, independently corroborating published circular diameter. This is approximate teardown physical size, not a maker acoustic performance claim.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	7	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: transducer principle dynamic, transducer size 7 mm. One transducer size is listed per earbud

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

Dynamic17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly names custom-built 11 mm dynamic driver. High-excursion alone was not used to infer technology. Exact USB-C teardown separately measures approximately 11.00 mm.

Dynamic1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: transducer principle dynamic

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Min5 HzMax21 kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: 5 Hz to 21 kHz

Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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107dB1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: sound pressure level (SPL) 107 dB (1 kHz/1 mW)

Sensitivity reference

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Per 1 mW1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026107 dB at 1 kHz/1 mW

Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

48kHz2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026

96kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: High Resolution Audio mode via aptX Adaptive transmits at 96 kHz and 24 bits. Needs an aptX Adaptive source

Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

20bits2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 2026Introducing Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro. 20-bit, 48 kHz requires Apple Vision Pro and the proprietary wireless protocol. This is not Bluetooth AAC lossless playback.

24bits1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: High Resolution Audio mode via aptX Adaptive transmits at 96 kHz and 24 bits. Needs an aptX Adaptive source

Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes25Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-airpods-4-and-a-hearing-health-experience-with-airpods-pro-2Read 7 October 2026Hearing Test creates a personalized hearing profile and Hearing Aid applies personalized adjustments. Media Assist extends these to music/video/calls. Applies to Pro 2 including USB-C, with current firmware, compatible iPhone/iPad, adult and supported-region conditions already present.

Yes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Sound Personalization: guided listening test developed with the Fraunhofer Institute

Onboard EQ

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry across paired devices. Model eligibility is confirmed by the linked supported-model list.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 38: The sound effects are stored in the earbuds and stay active with other Bluetooth devices

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

310Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide is for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Three adjustable bands on eligible AirPods 4 and Pro 2.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 5 October 2026Supported list explicitly includes AirPods 4 both models and AirPods Pro 2. Requires current compatible Apple software.

52Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 20265-band equalizer

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

Hybrid16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C teardown identifies exterior microphone for ANC and an inward microphone for ANC. This establishes hybrid placement, separately from adaptive control.

Hybrid1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Hybrid Adaptive ANC technology

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

416Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Teardown identifies one internal ANC microphone and one exterior ANC microphone per earbud. Two per bud gives four across the pair. Third stem-tip microphone is expressly for calls and is not inferred as ANC.

44Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026The advanced system uses four microphones to continuously monitor ambient noise

Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes20Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104979Read 7 October 2026Article explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and says Adaptive mode blends ANC and Transparency to control noise based on changing environment. This establishes adaptive control separately from hybrid microphone placement.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: Adaptive mode reduces noise depending on the noise conditions

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

Yes21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Current guide provides Amplification, Transparency Balance and Tone sliders in Headphone Accommodations, plus Ambient Noise Reduction. Applies to AirPods Pro including Pro 2. Requires compatible current Apple software.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 32: The intensity of Transparency Mode can be adjusted in the app

Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Conversation detection

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Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

Yes16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Physical exterior microphone acoustic mesh is explicitly described as reducing wind-noise impact. This is a wind-noise mitigation feature, not an algorithm name or claimed attenuation.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 31: selectable Anti Wind ANC mode reduces wind or movement noise. Processing mode, not a mesh

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict reports a U-shaped response with elevated sub-bass. Its ANC-off response is more balanced, while ANC-on lifts treble. The reviewer says Adaptive EQ may affect the measured response.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review publishes separate ANC on/off graphs. Method: MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweeps, 94 dB earbuds baseline at 300 Hz, five repositioned measurements averaged with 1/12 smoothing. Target is its flat reference, not Harman. Test host, codec, firmware and tips are not stated. These notes retain the reviewer’s measured response description without inventing numeric target deviations. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026MiniDSP H.E.A.R.S. and REW, 20 Hz-20 kHz sweep, 94 dB at 300 Hz earbuds baseline, 5 repositioned measurements averaged, 1/12 smoothing, flat line reference. Only descriptive own curve result retained. No graph-derived scalar.

Warm sound signature10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full measurements are members only and were not read

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Emphasized (3 dB), test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-4dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Underemphasized (-4 dB), test bench 2.3

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

HeadphonesAddict recorded calls in quiet conditions and with background noise. Speech sounded clean but slightly thin in quiet. With noise, speech became more muffled and quieter while remaining understandable.17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact USB-C review has recorded microphone comparison: 0:00-0:24 no noise, 0:24-0:55 background noise. Linked method records audio during a phone call, first quiet, then simulated traffic noise. Exact phone, call codec, firmware and noise level not specified. Same USB-C sample check as the battery life note.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Method records call audio quiet then simulated traffic. Specific USB-C review timestamps 0:00-0:24 quiet, 0:24-0:55 noise. Phone, call codec, firmware and noise level unreported.

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Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	6.05

Source17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C review battery table and detailed personal test both state 6 h 3 min with ANC enabled and music at 50% volume, one full earbud charge. Method page charges to 100%, plays various songs until drain, at about 20 C. Host, codec, firmware and Spatial Audio state are not specified. A summary pros bullet says ANC off, but repeated explicit battery-test table and test narrative establish ANC on. No case-inclusive 30 h inferred from this test. Independent sample check: February 2024 new-version article explicitly names USB-C, IP54 and a braided cable, and its own photo shows a USB-C connector. Measurement chart assets are from February 2024. The old 2022 peer thumbnail is not test scope. No Lightning-only review measurements copied.39Measurementheadphonesaddict.com/how-we-testRead 7 October 2026Published method January 11, 2024 predates February 23, 2024 exact USB-C review. Charge 100%, various music 50% volume to drain, ANC enabled if available, about 20 C. Specific review explicit 6 h 03 ANC on is retained. Summary ANC off bullet conflicts but detailed table and test narrative resolve it. Host, codec and firmware unknown.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Hours (h)
7.75

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-review-111429Read 6 October 2026Standardized battery test: 7 hours 45 minutes of music, peaking at 75 dB. Firmware 5.3.5. ANC state not stated

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

6.05h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

7.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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62Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Its high-quality 6-mic system ensures you can be heard perfectly during calls

All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

616Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact A3049 earbud/A2968 USB-C case teardown identifies three physical MEMS microphones in one bud: internal, exterior noise-canceling and stem-tip calling. Symmetric pair gives six, excluding case speaker and speech accelerometer. Voice-only count is not inferred because maker dual-beamforming description and shared internal call role do not fully resolve that scope.

61Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: 3 microphones per earbud (speech and ANC), MEMS

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI35Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/06/airpods-introduce-convenient-ways-to-communicate-and-interactRead 7 October 2026Maker June 10, 2024 press release explicitly describes Voice Isolation machine learning running on AirPods Pro H2 and paired iPhone/iPad/Mac, isolating voice and removing background noise. Current exact USB-C tech spec and firmware 7A294 release establish Pro 2 support and requirements. ai enum maps this explicit machine-learning method, without assuming every call host supports it.

AI4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026AI-supported voice pickup (firmware update required)

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Supports an advanced call mode called Super Wideband Audio

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 36: Tap the right or left touch panel 1x during a call to mute

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Yes3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026A 6-mic system, adjustable sidetone, and call virtualization for clear calls

Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 25Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/sennheiser-triples-down-at-ces-24Read 6 October 2026Built on the Qualcomm S5 Sound Gen 2 platform and Snapdragon Sound Technology

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

5.41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Bluetooth 5.4 certified, class 1. FAQ: some early packaging says 5.3

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC17Reviewheadphonesaddict.com/apple-airpods-pro-2-usb-c-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact new USB-C version review explicitly lists SBC and AAC. Test-method page verifies codecs using Android Developer Options as well as packaging/specifications. Proprietary Vision Pro lossless link is not called a Bluetooth codec.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LC31Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: aptX, aptX Adaptive/Lossless, AAC, SBC, Auracast Broadcast Audio, LC3

Bluetooth profiles

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AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: AVRCP, A2DP, HFP, TMAP, PBP

LE Audio

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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: Bluetooth 5.4, LE Audio and Auracast broadcast audio certified. Launch firmware lacked LE Audio, added by a firmware update

Auracast

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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 21 to 26: Auracast transmitters are selected in the Smart Control app. Added by a firmware update

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 20264Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Can be connected to two of the paired devices simultaneously

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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21Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: number of active connections 2

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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61Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 20: saves the connection profiles of up to six Bluetooth devices

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev228ba3df8/webRead 5 October 2026Opening section explicitly describes switching between Apple devices signed into the same account. Linked supported-model list includes these models. This differs from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

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Fast pairing

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Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes22Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/aside/iph9b2d76d2f/27/web/27Read 7 October 2026Maker supported list says AirPods Pro all models. Main Share Audio manual says a supported iPhone/iPad streams to two compatible pairs, with separate volume controls. Not multipoint or Auracast.

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: Low Latency mode in the Smart Control app, for all Bluetooth codecs

Claimed latency

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

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BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Connection	Mode	Latency (ms)
Bluetooth	Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode	20

Source4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Gaming with up to approx. 20 ms latency needs an audio device that supports Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode

Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 5 October 2026Android setup explicitly covers AirPods 3, AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Audio and calls supported, Siri unavailable on non-Apple devices.

Android, iOS, Windows2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026App support: Sennheiser Smart Control app for iOS and Android4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Windows: FAQ covers Windows PC audio profiles MOMENTUM TW4 Stereo and Hands-Free

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source28Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev499c9718b/webRead 7 October 2026Non-Apple pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2 and Android Bluetooth setup with listening and talking. Apple-device pairing guide independently gives iPhone/iPad and Mac routes. No Windows/Linux/console support or USB-C case audio is inferred. Microphone flag stored only for explicitly stated Android talk use.29Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev7c85810f2/webRead 7 October 2026Maker AirPods Pro 2 pairing instructions give iPhone/iPad opening-case connection and Mac Bluetooth/System Settings route. Apple phone/tablet grouping is ios enum, not USB audio.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

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Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera. Compatible content, hardware and software.
20-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio	Apple Vision Pro with compatible software and proprietary wireless audio protocol.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Adults 18 or older, supported region, AirPods firmware 7B19 or later, and compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1 or later. Keep firmware and device software current.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware. Supported languages and regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 27 or iPadOS 27, or Mac with macOS 27. Current AirPods firmware.
Voice Isolation	AirPods Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible device running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia or later.
Hearing Protection	Current AirPods firmware and compatible Apple software. Region-dependent. The current Pro 2 availability list includes the US and Canada and other listed regions. Germany is not listed for this feature.
Precision Finding	MagSafe USB-C case paired with an Ultra Wideband-compatible iPhone. UWB availability and permitted use vary by region.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 20262Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/09/apple-upgrades-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-with-usb-c-chargingRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/te819024i19r/webRead 5 October 202624Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026UWB finding needs nearby paired UWB-compatible Apple device and user initiated finding. Exact USB-C technical sheet U1 case chip and Find My guide specifically UWB capable iPhone. Country and regional use restrictions apply.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Added exact Voice Isolation minimum operating-system and firmware requirement from footnote 4. Existing requirements retained.38Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes 7B19 establish Hearing Test and Hearing Aid iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 and firmware 7B19 minimum, adults 18+. Other 9A348 current Custom EQ and 7A294 Voice Isolation scopes were independently reopened. Major-only 18 wording in old technical footnote does not replace exact patch prerequisite. Region availability differs by feature.40Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Current model-specific Hearing Protection Pro 2 list includes US, Canada and listed additional regions, not Germany. Pro 3 much larger list including Germany not borrowed. Test and Aid lists include US and Germany, adult 18+, current compatible firmware and OS. Precise iOS 18.1 and 7B19 introduction from separate release notes.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Feature	Needs
Lossless Audio mode (aptX Lossless, 16 bit/44.1 kHz)	Snapdragon Sound certified smartphone or audio source that supports aptX Adaptive Lossless
High Resolution Audio mode (24 bit/96 kHz)	Audio source that supports aptX Adaptive and audio material in High Resolution quality
Latency of approx. 20 ms	Audio device that supports Snapdragon Sound in Bluetooth LE Audio mode
Eco mode	Devices that support aptX transmission
Bluetooth LE Audio, LC3 and Auracast	Firmware update

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 38 to 39 for Eco, High Resolution and Lossless modes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Lossless needs a Snapdragon Sound certified source with aptX Adaptive Lossless. LE Audio and Auracast came by firmware update

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery and footnotes 11 and 14. ANC on, AAC playlist, 50% volume, iPhone 15 Pro. Six hours earbuds only and 30 hours including case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud use to 5.5 hours, which is not stored as an indistinguishable row.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Mode	Codec	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	AAC	No	7.5
ANC on	Not available	No	7
ANC off	AAC	Yes	30

Source2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Battery lifespan: up to 7.5 hrs with earbuds (ANC off), up to 7.0 hrs (ANC on), up to 30 hrs overall with charging case. Test condition iPhone, mid volume level 85 dB. The manual pairs 7.5 h with ANC activated, which reverses ANC on and off4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 20267.5 h and 30 h total confirmed with iPhone within 1 m, AAC codec, medium volume, ANC and Transparency Mode off, custom EQ off

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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7.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

8min1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16 and specifications: approx. 8 minutes of charging for approx. 1 hour of music playback

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Battery. Approximately one hour of earbud playback after five minutes in the case. ANC enabled in footnote 15.

1h1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 16 and specifications: approx. 8 minutes of charging for approx. 1 hour of music playback

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

523mAh16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026A2968 lid and internal A2798 lithium pack both state rated total 523 mAh. Pack nominal 3.82 V and 1.997 Wh, not 523 mAh per cell. Two cells form the total pack. Earbud 49.7 mAh is fractional and cannot be represented by current integer field without rounding.

820mAh1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: charging case 3.6 V, 820 mAh, 2.952 Wh2Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026Battery type: charging case 820 mAh

User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Qi1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: Qi wireless charging

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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No9Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-4-review-111429Read 6 October 2026You can't use the charging case as a transmitter

Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific controls section. Force sensor on stem. Pro 2 adds volume swipe. AirPods 4 and Pro 2 support head gestures with Announce Calls and Announce Notifications enabled.

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 36: touch control panels, tap and touch-and-hold gestures

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 30: touch and hold the right panel for louder, the left panel for quieter

Gestures

Single press, Double press, Triple press, Press and hold, Swipe up or down, Nod or shake head6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/devb2c431317/webRead 5 October 2026

Tap 1x, Tap 2x, Tap 3x, Touch and hold1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Pages 29 to 36: tap 1x, 2x, 3x and touch and hold

Remappable controls

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Change press-and-hold and mute/end call actions.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 39: control functions can be customized in the Smart Control app

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 33: Siri, Google Assistant or similar, depending on the device

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev57e5b7e58/webRead 5 October 2026Turn automatic ear detection on or off. Playback stops on removal and resumes on insertion.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 7: infra-red proximity sensor. Page 33: Smart Pause stops playback when an earbud is removed

Sensors

Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Infra-red proximity sensor1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 7: product overview lists an infra-red proximity sensor

Heart rate sensor

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Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Hearing Health and footnotes 6 and 7. Adults 18 or older, supported region, latest firmware and compatible iPhone or iPad required. Hearing Protection regional conditions differ.

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Medical clearances

FDA authorization for Hearing Aid Feature OTC hearing aid software (US, September 2024)26Regulatory filingfda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-first-over-counter-hearing-aid-softwareRead 7 October 2026FDA September 12, 2024 authorization is for Hearing Aid Feature software used with compatible AirPods Pro versions, not a blanket clearance of every hardware feature. Maker Pro 2 tech spec and October 2024 Pro 2 hearing-health whitepaper establish this model’s software support. Adults 18+ with perceived mild/moderate hearing impairment and compatible iOS setup. No Hearing Test FDA clearance is inferred.34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Hearing Health footnote 6 explicitly says the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization and supports Pro 2 with latest firmware and compatible iPhone/iPad. This corroborates exact model scope for the FDA software authorization.

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Consumer sound-personalization listening test in the Smart Control app. Not a medical test

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 202640Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availabilityRead 7 October 2026Existing Hearing Protection capability remains true for supported regions. Current Pro 2 region list reviewed separately from Pro 3 and old technical sheet US/Canada-only wording. Source note qualifies capability, not a universal German availability claim.

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Health features

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Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

XS, S, M, L1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents page 5: silicone ear adapters XS, S, M (pre-mounted) and L

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Silicone1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Fins1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents page 5: silicone ear fins S, M (pre-mounted) and L

Ear tip fit test

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 5 October 2026Test the acoustic seal of your AirPods Pro. Ear Tip Fit Test or Test Acoustic Seal in iPhone or iPad settings.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 13: Fit Test function in the Smart Control app

Dust and water rating, buds

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section. For non-water sports and exercise. Resistance is not permanent.

IP541Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Page 3 and specifications: earbuds IP54. The charging case is not splash waterproof

Dust and water rating, case

IP541Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Resistance section explicitly covers the charging case as well as earbuds.

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Settings / System Settings21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Maker guide exposes controls through built-in Settings on iPhone/iPad and System Settings on Mac. It does not describe a separate downloadable AirPods management app.

Sennheiser Smart Control1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

App platforms

iOS, macOS21Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev966f5f818/webRead 7 October 2026Guide expressly gives iPhone/iPad and Mac settings paths. ios covers the iPhone/iPad family in existing platform enum. Current guide targets iOS 27/iPadOS 27/macOS 27 or later.

Android, iOS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

User firmware updates

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026

Finding network

Apple Find My23Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev8e8b93d71/webRead 7 October 2026Turn on Find My network explicitly includes AirPods Pro and location after disconnection even outside local range. Network must be enabled before loss and Apple Account restrictions apply. This is network finding rather than only last app location.

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Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes24Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev4a13375fb/webRead 7 October 2026Maker Ultra Wideband guide expressly says UWB is available on MagSafe charging case for AirPods Pro 2, active during finding with a paired compatible Apple device. Regions restrict availability. Exact USB-C tech spec independently names U1 case chip.

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Live translation

Yes8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/airpods/dev9c215ca94/webRead 5 October 2026Opening note explicitly lists AirPods Pro 2 and requirements.

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Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

6g(0.2 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: earbuds approx. 6 g each, charging case approx. 66 g, both earbuds and case approx. 78 g

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Dimensions of one earbud in published metric units.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker charging-case weight, not combined case and earbuds weight.

66g(2.3 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Specifications table, PDF page 48 to 49: charging case approx. 66 g

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A3047, BCG-A3048, BCG-A296830Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3047Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3047. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.31Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A3048Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A3048. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.32Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-A2968Read 7 October 2026Public mirror of actual FCC equipment authorization identifies BCG-A2968. A3047/A3048 are USB-C-era earbuds, A2968 is the USB-C charging case. A3049 is a regional model with no matching US FCC grant found, so no ID is invented.

2A3ULMTW48Regulatory filingcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/safety_instruction/Compliance_Information_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026USA: FCC ID 2A3ULMTW4 for the earbuds. No FCC ID for the charging case

Other certifications

US Department of Energy battery charger system requirements27Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 7 October 2026Maker environmental section explicitly says meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems. This is stated compliance, not ENERGY STAR, Hi-Res certification or an EU registration.

Snapdragon Sound4Maker product pagefirmware.s-consumer-cloud.com/help/products/mtw4/en/faq/index.htmlRead 6 October 2026Snapdragon Sound feature with aptX Lossless

In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026USB-C charging cable is included.

Earbud R for right ear (model: MTW4 R) and earbud L for left ear (model: MTW4 L), Charging case (model: MTW4 C) with built-in rechargeable battery for the earbuds and wireless charging function, USB charging cable with USB C and USB A connector, approx. 0,4 m, Silicone ear adapters (size XS, S, M (pre-mounted to the earbuds) and L), Silicone ear fins (size S, M (pre-mounted to the earbuds) and L), Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents, page 5

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Type	Count
USB-C to USB-C charge cable	1

Source16Review52audio.com/archives/176691.htmlRead 7 October 2026Unboxing explicitly identifies included cable as USB-C to USB-C with braided sheath. One cable is shown and maker In the Box lists one USB-C Charge Cable. No length is guessed.

BSennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-C to USB-A	0.4	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Package contents: USB C to USB A cable, approx. 0.4 m. EU declaration of conformity lists USB-C 400mm

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

eu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-42Maker product pageeu.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-de/products/momentum-true-wireless-4Read 6 October 2026EU maker store, English

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118341Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111834Read 5 October 2026

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Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 5 October 2026

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Instruction manual version 07/25 A04, model MTW4, MTW4 R, MTW4 L, MTW4 C

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 7 October 2026Apple AirPods repair page explicitly says manufacturing issues are covered for one year from purchase under the Limited Warranty. Statutory consumer rights and optional AppleCare are separate.

1year1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-true-wireless-4/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%20True%20Wireless%204/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_True_Wireless_4.pdfRead 6 October 2026Manufacturer declarations page 50: Sonova Consumer Hearing GmbH gives a warranty of 12 months on this product. The maker FAQ names a 2-year global warranty program except USA, Australia, New Zealand and Brazil, so EU buyers may get 2 years

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.