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QuietComfort Ultra vs Momentum 4 Wireless: which is better?

QuietComfort Ultra and Momentum 4 Wireless compared side by side across 73 specs and 9 scored categories — every winner highlighted, so the right pick is obvious.

2 PRODUCTS · 73 SPECS · 9 SCORED CATEGORIES · LIVE RE-RANKING

COMPARING

2 / 4

HEADPHONES

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← TOP PICK

BOSE

QuietComfort Ultra

$429

BEST OVERALL

SENNHEISER

Momentum 4 Wireless

$379

BEST VALUE

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⚡ COMPARZONE VERDICT

The QuietComfort Ultra takes the overall win.

Highest composite at 8.9/10 — 0.0 ahead of the Momentum 4 Wireless. Tightest race: features, just 0.3 apart. Scroll for the category-by-category breakdown.

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CATEGORY WINS · 9 SCOREDTIES SHOWN GREY

SOUN

NOIS

COMF

BATT

FEAT

VALU

SOUN

NOIS

BATT

QuietComfort Ultra×5

Momentum 4 Wireless×4

Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesBEST OVERALL

Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessBEST VALUE

01 · SCORE RADAR

Performance profile

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LARGEST GAPBattery Life — Momentum 4 Wireless leads by 9.8

TIGHTESTFeatures — only 0.3 between the top two

02 · CATEGORY BREAKDOWN

Category showdown

QUIETCOMFO4 WIRELESS

SoundiQuietComfort Ultra · +9.0

QUIETCOMFO9.0

4 WIRELESS0.0

Noise CancellingiQuietComfort Ultra · +9.3

QUIETCOMFO9.3

4 WIRELESS0.0

ComfortiQuietComfort Ultra · +0.7

QUIETCOMFO9.5

4 WIRELESS8.8

BatteryiQuietComfort Ultra · +8.2

QUIETCOMFO8.2

4 WIRELESS0.0

FeaturesiQuietComfort Ultra · +0.3

QUIETCOMFO8.8

4 WIRELESS8.5

ValueiMomentum 4 Wireless · +0.4

QUIETCOMFO8.3

4 WIRELESS8.7

Sound QualityiMomentum 4 Wireless · +9.2

QUIETCOMFO0.0

4 WIRELESS9.2

Noise CancellationiMomentum 4 Wireless · +8.3

QUIETCOMFO0.0

4 WIRELESS8.3

Battery LifeiMomentum 4 Wireless · +9.8

QUIETCOMFO0.0

4 WIRELESS9.8

03 · VALUE MAP

Price vs performance

TOP-LEFT IS THE SWEET SPOT

SCORE PER $100 · RANKED

01Momentum 4 Wireless2.35BEST DEAL

02QuietComfort Ultra2.07

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04 · THE FULL SHEET

Full specifications

73 SPECS · ALL SHOWN

SPECS

QuietComfort Ultra$4293W8.9

Momentum 4 Wireless$3792W8.9

Typei

Over-ear closed-back

Over-ear

Driver SizeMMi

35 mm

42 mm← BEST +20%

Frequency Responsei

Tuned, undisclosed

6 Hz - 22 kHz

Codec Supporti

aptX Adaptive / AAC / SBC

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive

Hi-Res AudioiSAME

Yes

Spatial Audioi

Yes← BEST

Battery Life (ANC)HRi

24 hr

60 hr← BEST +150%

Quick Chargei

15 min = 2.5 hours

10 min = 6 hours

Has A WirediSAME

—

Has A WirelessiSAME

—

Bluetooth VersioniSAME

—

Has Aptx AdaptiveiSAME

—

Has AptxiSAME

—

Has LdaciSAME

—

Has LdhciSAME

—

Has Bluetooth Le AudioiSAME

—

Has Aptx Low LatencyiSAME

—

Has Aptx HdiSAME

—

Has Aptx LosslessiSAME

—

Has AaciSAME

—

Has AuracastiSAME

—

Audio LatencyiSAME

—

Maximum Bluetooth RangeMiSAME

—

Has Fast PairingiSAME

—

Supports Bluetooth Pairing Using NfciSAME

—

MultipointiSAME

Yes

FitiSAME

—

Has A Detachable CableiSAME

—

Is Designed for KidsiSAME

—

Can be FoldediSAME

—

Has a Tangle Free CableiSAME

—

Travel Bag is IncludediSAME

—

Has an Open-Back DesigniSAME

—

Cable LengthMiSAME

—

Has Stereo SpeakersiSAME

—

WeightGi

254 g← 13% lighter

293 g

Water Resistancei

IPX4

None

Build QualityiSAME

—

Sound QualityiSAME

—

Release DateiSAME

—

Has A Noise-Canceling MicrophoneiSAME

—

Has Ambient Sound ModeiSAME

—

Has In/On-Ear DetectioniSAME

—

Number Of MicrophonesiSAME

—

Has A Mute FunctioniSAME

—

Multipoint CountiSAME

—

Has A Control Panel On The DeviceiSAME

—

Can Be Used As A HeadsetiSAME

—

Has An In-Line Control PaneliSAME

—

Value-for-MoneyiSAME

—

Warranty PeriodYEARSiSAME

—

Noise IsolationiSAME

—

ComfortiSAME

—

Active Noise CancellationiSAME

Yes

ANC Microphonesi

6← BEST +50%

Battery LifeHOURSiSAME

—

Charge TimeiSAME

—

Has Usb Type-CiSAME

—

Has A Battery Level IndicatoriSAME

—

Has Wireless ChargingiSAME

—

Battery PoweriSAME

—

Has A Solar Power BatteryiSAME

—

Has A Rechargeable BatteryiSAME

—

Has A Removable BatteryiSAME

—

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Anc)iSAME

—

Lowest FrequencyHZiSAME

—

Highest FrequencyHZiSAME

—

Driver Unit SizeMMiSAME

—

ImpedanceOHMSiSAME

—

Supports Spatial AudioiSAME

—

Sound Pressure LevelDB/MWiSAME

—

Has A Neodymium MagnetiSAME

—

Has Passive Noise ReductioniSAME

—

ROW WINS

05 · WHICH ONE IS FOR YOU

Pick by persona

RE-RANKS LIVE AS YOU ADD OR REMOVE PRODUCTS

THE ALL-ROUNDER

Best overall

QuietComfort UltraBOSE8.9

ALL GROUPSEQUAL WEIGHT

Best total score across weighted category factors.

RUNNER-UP · Momentum 4 Wireless (8.9)

FOR VALUE SEEKERS

Best bang for buck

Momentum 4 WirelessSENNHEISER8.9

SCORE ÷ PRICELIVE PRICES

Strongest score-to-price ratio from the available price data.

RUNNER-UP · QuietComfort Ultra (2.1)

PRIORITY · BATTERY LIFE

Best for battery life

Momentum 4 WirelessSENNHEISER9.8

BATTERY LIFE WEIGHTEDCONF 94%

Best visible score in the battery life category group.

RUNNER-UP · QuietComfort Ultra (0.0)

PRIORITY · NOISE CANCELLING

Best for noise cancelling

QuietComfort UltraBOSE9.3

NOISE CANCELLING WEIGHTEDCONF 89%

Best visible score in the noise cancelling category group.

RUNNER-UP · Momentum 4 Wireless (0.0)

06 · BOTTOM LINE

Why pick each

STRENGTHS · AND ONE HONEST TRADE-OFF

#1BOSE0.0

QuietComfort Ultra

“The comfort-and-immersion pick: plush all-day fit, excellent ANC, and Bose Immersive spatial audio.”

Comfort 9.5

Noise Cancelling 9.3

Wins Active Noise Cancellation

Wins ANC Microphones

TRADE-OFF24-hour battery trails rivals

BEST OVERALLBest price →

#2SENNHEISER0.0

Momentum 4 Wireless

“Audiophile-tuned wireless ANC headphones with a class-leading 60-hour battery and warm, detailed sound.”

Battery Life 9.8

Sound Quality 9.2

Wins Battery Life (ANC)

Wins Driver Size

TRADE-OFFANC is good but not class-leading

BEST VALUEBest price →

Still deciding? The QuietComfort Ultra is the safest pick.

COMPOSITE 8.9/10 · WINS 5 OF 9 CATEGORIES

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless: which is better?

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones is our overall pick, scoring 8.9/10 against 8.9/10 for the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless. Current starting prices span $379–$429. The score weighs category-specific headphones attributes, spec wins, price signals, and data confidence — not sponsorships.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones leads overall with a 8.9 total score.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones wins 6 comparable specs with a 8% weighted win rate.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless has the strongest high-impact advantage in Battery Life (ANC).
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless has the best visible score-to-price balance based on available starting price.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra HeadphonesWINNER 8.9/10

The comfort-and-immersion pick: plush all-day fit, excellent ANC, and Bose Immersive spatial audio.

Pros

+ Best-in-class comfort
+ Excellent noise cancellation
+ Immersive spatial audio
+ Folds at the hinge for travel

Cons

− 24-hour battery trails rivals
− Expensive
− Immersive mode reduces battery

Best for: Long listening sessions · Comfort-first buyers · Spatial audio fans

“The most comfortable premium ANC headphone with excellent noise cancelling and engaging spatial audio. Battery life trails Sony and the price is high.”

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless8.9/10

Audiophile-tuned wireless ANC headphones with a class-leading 60-hour battery and warm, detailed sound.

Pros

+ Outstanding 60-hour battery life
+ Warm, detailed, customizable sound with aptX Adaptive
+ Very comfortable for long sessions
+ Deep EQ and sound personalization in the app

Cons

− ANC is good but not class-leading
− Touch controls can be inconsistent
− Generic design lacks the character of older Momentums

Best for: Listeners who prioritize sound quality · Travelers who hate charging frequently · Android users with aptX Adaptive phones

“If your priority is sound quality and marathon battery life, the Momentum 4 is one of the best buys in premium wireless. Its ANC is very good rather than best-in-class, and the touch controls can be finicky, but the warm, spacious sound and 60-hour endurance…”

Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones or Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless?

By ComparZone's weighted scoring of category-specific headphones specs, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones scores highest overall (8.9/10). It is the better all-round pick, but the right choice depends on your priorities — the spec table above shows exactly where each one wins.

What are the main differences between Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless?

The biggest measurable differences are Battery Life (ANC), Codec Support, Type — with the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless leading on Battery Life (ANC). The grouped spec sheet above marks the winner of every comparable spec.

Is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones better value than the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless?

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones starts around $429 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless around $379. Weigh the score gap against the price gap: a small score lead rarely justifies a large premium unless it comes from the specs you personally care about.

Can I compare other headphones on ComparZone?

Yes — ComparZone supports dynamic comparison pages for any 2 to 4 headphones from the same category, with verified specs, transparent scores, and live prices. See the related comparisons below or build your own from the category page.

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