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General

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Series

MOMENTUM2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

1000X2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Sony Japan lists it in the 1000X headphone range as WH-1000XM3.

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

M4AEBT, 800107, 800074, 700383, 800073, 509267, 800109, 8001081Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless.jsRead 5 October 2026Commercial SKU identifiers from public current maker data joined to exact colors/GTIN rows. Regulatory model M4AEBT independently established by manual cover.4Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact regulatory model M4AEBT is printed on the current manual cover. Commercial SKU identifiers sit in the exact sold-configuration rows.

WH-1000XM32Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Page title and product name WH-1000XM3. Colors are sold as (B) and (S) variants of the same model.

GTIN / EAN

810091270431, 810091274095, 810091272626, 810091274088, 810091270455, 810091274323, 8100912743163Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless.jsRead 5 October 2026Each barcode joined to exact SKU and color in variants. Black current SKU 800107 differs from stale product specification Black 509266. Barcode 810091270431 matches current Black. Current SKU used without claiming another hardware generation.

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

9 August 20226Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ba6f235a-b675-4ed2-bacf-090e7ac559bd/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer US launch PDF, dated August 9, 2022. Four pages opened.

30 August 20185Press article9to5google.com/2018/08/30/sony-wh-1000xm3s-go-on-sale-at-amazon-today-for-349-from-other-retailers-sept-4Read 11 October 2026Article dated 30 August 2018: Amazon starts sales that day.

Status

Available2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

Discontinued2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026The page marks the product as production ended (Japanese: 生産完了) and says Sony Store sales have ended.

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

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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.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless10Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-5-wireless-131570Read 23 October 2026SoundGuys's launch article calls the MOMENTUM 4 the previous model of the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless.

Sony WH-1000XM48Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-headphones-officially-unveiledRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the WH-1000XM4 replace the WH-1000XM3 and calls the XM3 their predecessor.

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

$349.956Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ba6f235a-b675-4ed2-bacf-090e7ac559bd/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 4 MSRP 349.95 USD, 459.95 CAD. Only USD retained, before applicable local sales tax. Planned sale August 23 is separately corroborated by retrospective actual release source. Euro launch 349.90 has unproven VAT scope and is omitted.

$349.994Press articletechradar.com/news/sonys-wh-1000xm3-turns-your-crowded-commute-into-a-silent-retreatRead 11 October 2026Will be available starting in September for $349.99.

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.

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€3796Press articleclubic.com/salon-informatique-tic/ifa/actualite-845173-sony-casque-phare-wh-1000xm3.htmlRead 11 October 2026Clubic France says the WH-1000XM3 will be on sale in mid-September for 379 euros. The source gives whole euros. Tax treatment is not stated.

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

US6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ba6f235a-b675-4ed2-bacf-090e7ac559bd/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Brown, Graphite, Teal, White, Denim, Copper3Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless.jsRead 5 October 2026Public official product data currently lists seven sold color configurations. Related M5 colors and accessories excluded.

Black, Platinum Silver2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Colors: (B) Black and (S) Platinum Silver.5Press article9to5google.com/2018/08/30/sony-wh-1000xm3s-go-on-sale-at-amazon-today-for-349-from-other-retailers-sept-4Read 11 October 2026Black and Silver listings.

Segment

Music1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Music2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Sold as wireless noise canceling stereo headset for music listening.

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Over-ear3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Over-ear closed headset with ear cups around the ears (location and function of parts).

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Closed1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type: closed, dynamic (Japanese: 密閉, ダイナミック).

Wearing style

Headband1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Headband3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Headband with sliders to adjust the headband length.

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

Flat6Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/ba6f235a-b675-4ed2-bacf-090e7ac559bd/-/inline/no/press-releasesennheiser-momentum-4-wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026US manufacturer launch PDF Design section expressly fold-flat design. Current manual page 34 case diagram corroborates flat rotated earcups.

Flat and inward2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Swivel and folding structure for carrying (Japanese: スイーベル＆折りたたみ構造). The help guide says to fold the headset into the carrying case.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Fold the headset and put it in the supplied carrying case.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current manual page 34 storage diagram and exact maker fold-flat claim show each cup rotated flat without an inward-folded headband. No separate folding hinge asserted.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Swivel and folding structure for carrying.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Type: closed, dynamic.

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

42mm1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Driver unit: 40 mm dome type with a CCAW voice coil.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

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Diaphragm material

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Aluminum-coated LCP2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Specially designed 40 mm HD driver unit with an aluminum-coated LCP diaphragm.

Magnet

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Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Magnet: neodymium (Japanese: ネオジウム).

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min6 HzMax22 kHz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 headphone range 6 Hz-22 kHz at -10 dB, not microphone or Bluetooth transmission bandwidth.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Playback frequency band 4 Hz - 40,000 Hz (JEITA).

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Transmission band (A2DP): 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz at 44.1 kHz sampling, 20 Hz - 40,000 Hz with LDAC at 96 kHz sampling and 990 kbps. The wide value is stored.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

60Ω2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact specification gives active 470 ohms and passive 60 ohms. Passive value 60 retained by schema rule. Active 470 is not substituted.

16Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 202647 ohm with wired connection, power on, at 1 kHz. 16 ohm with wired connection, power off, at 1 kHz. The power-off value is stored.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

106dB1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 gives 106 dB SPL at 1 kHz / 0 dBFS. This is not 1 mW or 1 V sensitivity, so sensitivity_reference omitted.

101dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026104.5 dB/mW wired with power on and 101 dB/mW wired with power off, at 1 kHz. The power-off value is stored.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

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Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maker states the level per mW.

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.3%1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 less than 0.3%, 1 kHz / 100 dB SPL. Stored 0.3 is the stated bound, not measured distortion.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 31 explicitly says sound effects are stored in headphones and active without Smart Control on another Bluetooth device.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

52Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Current exact comparison column states 5-band EQ plus personalization. Original launch app had fewer bands, so current count is not asserted as launch configuration.

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EQ presets

Bass boost1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Surround (VPT)3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026App sound effect mode: Surround (VPT).

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Noise canceling function with NC/AMBIENT button, NC Optimizer and Ambient Sound Mode.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

Hybrid1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Hybrid3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Parts list names a microphone (external) and a microphone (internal) for the noise canceling function. Both outside and inside microphones are used, so ANC is stored as hybrid.

ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 7 explicitly two outward and two inward ANC microphones, total 4. It does not imply 8 speech microphones.

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Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 app Adaptive switch automatically adjusts reduction to noise conditions. Manual excludes Transparency Mode during calls.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control detects behavior and place and uses AI to switch to the best mode automatically. The NC Optimizer also tunes cancellation to the wearer.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Adaptive Sound Control in the app switches modes automatically by behavior recognition. NC Optimizer optimizes the noise canceling to suit the wearer.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Ambient Sound Mode and Quick Attention Mode.

Adjustable transparency

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Ambient sound control lets you adjust how much noise canceling and ambient sound is applied.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app adjusts the noise canceling function and Ambient Sound Mode (ambient sound control).

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Wind noise reduction

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 26 Off/Auto/Max wind-noise reduction settings. No numeric attenuation claim inferred.

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

The lab response has a small sub-bass boost and some emphasized highs against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. The reviewer describes good overall agreement and clear speech detail.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys lab measurement and reviewer discussion, not the maker 6-22 kHz frequency range. No qualitative chart peak converted to dB.

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Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)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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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Recorded speech samples show usable voice quality. Background-noise rejection remains a limitation. Samples cover ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions.5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Multiple tested units, latest stated firmware 2.13.35/app 4.9.1. The article does not date every speech recording or identify codec. These remain unknown.

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Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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

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

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	56.35

Source5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Continuous music peaking 75 dB SPL, ANC on, 56 h 21 min. Codec and test-specific firmware not published. Article reviewed multiple units and names latest firmware 2.13.35/app 4.9.1, but it does not assign that firmware to this battery sample. No latest-firmware assumption.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

56.35h=CalculatedFrom Measured battery life

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

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254g(9 oz)7Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm3Read 11 October 2026Weighed by HeadphoneCheck: 254 g without cable and 269 g with cable. The without-cable value is stored because the maker weight excludes the cord.

Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

Built-in1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Built-in3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Built-in microphones in the left and right units for calls (hands-free). No boom microphone.

Microphone element

MEMS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MEMS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Microphone type: MEMS

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

Omnidirectional1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Directivity: omnidirectional

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

41Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 6/39 explicitly four speech microphones as two 2-mic beamforming arrays. ANC-only mics are separately counted.

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Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

Min80Max8,000Hz1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Latest manual page 39 gives 80 Hz-8 kHz at -3 dB. Current product page says 50 Hz-10 kHz, so newer exact manual is preferred and conflict recorded.

Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Effective frequency band 50 Hz - 8,000 Hz

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

DSP2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

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Flip to mute

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Mute button

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 multifunction button toggles call microphone mute. Page 30 also explains sensor mute after taking off.

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

Voice prompt1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 explicitly audible Mute on/Mute off voice prompts.

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Sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Adjustable sidetone

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 Sidetone enabled/disabled and intensity slider.

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog, USB, Bluetooth1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 26/32/33 explicitly Bluetooth, analog and USB playback. USB-C port carries audio, microphone and power.

Bluetooth, Analog3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth pairing chapters and the headphone cable connection to the INPUT jack. The USB Type-C port only charges.

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026SoundGuys exact TRS cable corroborates manual 3.5 mm source plug and 2.5 mm headset plug.

3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Input plug: gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

2.5 mm1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Cord type: single-sided, detachable. The headset has a stereo mini input jack.

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.2m8Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 8 October 2026Package contents printed page 5: both supplied USB-C to USB-A cable and 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm analog cable are approximately 1.2 m. Longest supplied cable, not an optional longer accessory.

1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Cord length approx. 1.2 m, OFC wire, gold-plated stereo mini plug (headphone cable).3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Headphone cable approx. 1.2 m (47 1/4 in.).

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C port is used to connect the headset to a computer or USB AC adapter for charging.

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide describes the USB Type-C port only for charging. No USB audio path is described.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 32 explicitly analog listening when the headphone battery is empty. Music/call/assistant controls disabled, ANC requires charged battery.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026You can listen to music even if the headset is turned off. The noise canceling function cannot be used then.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

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None3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth headset. No dongle in the package contents.

Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Maximum communication range: line of sight about 10 m.

Bluetooth

5.21Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

4.21Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Bluetooth standard Ver. 4.2, Power Class 2.

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 39 lists aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC. Current August 2026 maker specification separately confirms classic aptX, included from that exact table. Bluetooth Low Energy device name does not prove LE Audio.9Maker product pagesupport.sennheiser-hearing.com/hc/en-at/articles/37791406604189-MOMENTUM-4-Wireless-SpecificationsRead 8 October 2026Current exact MOMENTUM 4 table updated August 8, 2026 expressly lists SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive. It identifies the Black 509266 and other exact finish SKUs. Older manual omits classic aptX. Current explicit maker specification supports it without implying aptX HD, aptX Lossless or a firmware version.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Supported codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The headset supports 5 codecs for A2DP music playback: SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD and LDAC.

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Lists multipoint and multipairing.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connection chapter: two Bluetooth devices at the same time. It cannot be used while Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa is set on the NC/AMBIENT button.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

21Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Multipoint connects two Bluetooth devices to the headset.

Paired devices remembered

68Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 8 October 2026Bluetooth connection section printed page 16: six saved profiles, two active connections. A seventh pairing overwrites the least-used stored profile. One audio source plays at a time.

83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The headset can be paired with up to 8 devices.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

Windows, macOS, Android, iOS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The guide has pairing chapters for Android smartphones, iPhone, Windows computers and Mac computers.

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

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

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 33 USB playback and microphone recording for PC/Mac/mobile device. Page 27 explicitly PC/Mac Bluetooth calling. Page 29 mobile assistant Siri/Google Assistant plus maker iPhone battery test establishes iOS/Android Bluetooth playback. Unknown mobile call path remains omitted.

BSony WH-1000XM3

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Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

700mAh1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 one built-in 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh pack. Capacity and energy agree. No headset Wh field is available.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 36 built-in battery faults are repaired through Sonova service. It is not a normal removable or hot-swap pack.

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Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Connection	ANC	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	60

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 up to 60 h music playback via Bluetooth with ANC on. Current maker page specifies iPhone, mid-volume, codec unspecified.

BSony WH-1000XM3

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	aptX, aptX HD, LDAC	24
Bluetooth	No	aptX, aptX HD, LDAC	30
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	AAC	38
Bluetooth	Yes	SBC	28
Bluetooth	No	SBC	36
Analog	Yes	Not available	36
Analog	No	Not available	44

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Available operating time, music playback over Bluetooth. aptX, aptX HD and LDAC: 24 hours with noise canceling, 30 hours with both off. AAC with DSEE HX off: 30 and 38 hours. SBC with DSEE HX off: 28 and 36 hours. DSEE HX auto lowers the AAC and SBC values. Ambient Sound Mode rows are not stored. Headphone cable connected with power on: 36 hours with noise canceling, 44 hours with both off.

Battery life (claimed, max)

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

44h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

60h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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44h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

USB-C1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Charging method: USB charging.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C port with the supplied USB Type-C cable.

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

120min1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 explicitly complete charging cycle approximately 2 h. Page 39 repeats 2 h. Ambient temperature and power source can change it.

180min1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Charging time approx. 3 hours for a full charge with a 1.5 A AC adapter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Charging is completed in about 3 hours for an empty battery.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

5min2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

10min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Music can be played for about 5 hours after 10 minutes of charging with a USB AC adapter that supplies 1.5 A or more.

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

4h2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications states 5 min up to 4 h. Separate marketing section says 10 min / 6 h, a different charge duration. The matched 5 min / 4 h pair is kept.

5h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026About 5 hours after 10 minutes with a 1.5 A or higher USB AC adapter.

Use while charging

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 13 explicitly permits music and phone calls during charging, possibly extending charge time.

No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026If charging starts while the headset is turned on, the headset turns off. While it is connected to an AC outlet or computer, turning on and music playback cannot be performed.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

Buttons, Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Touch sensor control panel on the right unit, NC/AMBIENT button and power button.

Volume control

Touch1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Touch sensor control panel remotely controls playback and volume.

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026The app can change the function of the NC/AMBIENT button.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app changes the function of the NC/AMBIENT button, for example to Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.

Wear detection

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Voice assistant

Siri, Google Assistant1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 29 host assistant activated by button over Bluetooth or USB, example Siri/Google Assistant depending on mobile system/app. No built-in always-listening assistant assumed.

Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Chapters for using the Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and the voice assist function (Siri).

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Headband material

Plastic5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Use section explicitly describes a plastic band replacing the predecessor metal band. Not mapped to earcup shell material.

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Frame material

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Ear cup material

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Ear pad material

Leatherette5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Use section explicitly soft leatherette padding.

Artificial leather over low-rebound urethane foam2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 20263D-stitched ear pads using low-rebound urethane material (Japanese: 低反撥ウレタン素材を採用した立体縫製イヤーパッド).7Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sony-wh-1000xm3Read 11 October 2026Artificial leather padding and an adjustable headband.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

Clip1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 35 removal with fastening ring and new pad clicks into earcup.

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Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

Width35Height60mm(1.4 × 2.4 in)5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Exact model metadata Inside earcup 60 x 35 mm, matching vertical oval in photos. Height 60, width 35. Depth unknown.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Software

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Companion app

Sennheiser Smart Control Plus2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Current page names Smart Control Plus, while the 2025 manual still says Smart Control. Existing product remains supported.

Sony | Headphones Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Sony | Headphones Connect app.

App platforms

Android, iOS1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 19 explicitly Apple App Store and Google Play downloads.

Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Android smartphones and the iPhone/iPod touch both support the app.

User firmware updates

Yes1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026The app can update the headset software.

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

293g(10.3 oz)1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 39 maker approximate 293 g whole headset. No review metadata treated as a scale test.

255g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Mass approx. 255 g. The cord is not included.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

MOMENTUM 4 headphones, Carry case, USB-A to USB-C cable, 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cable, Airplane adapter, Quick guide, Safety guide, Compliance sheet1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 5 includes the headphones, USB cable, analog cable, carry case, in-flight adapter, Quick guide, Safety guide and Compliance sheet.2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Exact maker box section corroborates manual page 5. Both cables approximately 1.2 m. BTD 700 is optional and excluded.

Wireless noise canceling stereo headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C), Headphone cable, Carrying case, Plug adapter for in-flight use1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB cable, warranty, carrying case, airplane plug adapter, connection cable, manual.2Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Accessories: USB Type-C cable (about 20 cm), headphone cable (about 1.2 m), carrying case, airplane plug adapter.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Checking the package contents: headset, USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, approx. 20 cm), headphone cable (approx. 1.2 m), carrying case, plug adapter for in-flight use.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging and audio cable	1.2	1
2.5 mm to 3.5 mm TRS audio cable	1.2	1

Source1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 5 explicitly gives both USB-A to USB-C and 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm audio cables at approximately 1.2 m each.

BSony WH-1000XM3

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB Type-C cable (USB-A to USB-C)	0.2	1
Headphone cable, 3.5 mm gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug	1.2	1

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026USB Type-C cable approx. 20 cm and headphone cable approx. 1.2 m.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Hard5Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-review-2-86111Read 5 October 2026Exact review calls the supplied case fabric with rigid plastic. Hard case enum describes its supporting shell, not a soft pouch.

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Product page

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM32Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3Read 11 October 2026Sony Japan product page, read in October 2026.

Spec sheet

us.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wireless2Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/momentum-4-wirelessRead 5 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM3/spec.htmlRead 11 October 2026Japanese maker specification table for WH-1000XM3.

Manual

cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdf1Owner's manualcdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/momentum-4-wireless/Instruction%20manual%20MOMENTUM%204%20Wireless/Instruction_manual_MOMENTUM_4_Wireless.pdfRead 5 October 202641-page current English manual, version 07/25 A05. Hardware 6-7, specifications 39, charging 13-15, audio 32-33, controls 22/26-31 and pad replacement 35 checked.

helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/index.html3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm3/v1/en/print.pdfRead 11 October 2026Sony Help Guide for WH-1000XM3. The printable PDF is at print.pdf in the same folder. It has no specifications chapter, so the Japanese spec page is used for those values.

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.

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