Apple AirPods Max vs Sennheiser Momentum 4
Buy the Sennheiser Momentum 4 for battery life, codec support and price. It is $199.99 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026, against $339.99 for the AirPods Max at PayMore Greenacres. Choose the AirPods Max only if you are deep in Apple's ecosystem and want its build, spatial audio and tight iPhone and Mac integration.
Today the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $140.00 less at its best price.
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Apple AirPods Max
4.6Choose the AirPods Max if you use an iPhone or Mac daily and want seamless switching, personalized Spatial Audio and Apple's aluminum-and-mesh build.
- Best-in-class build with aluminum cups and a steel headband
- Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
- Seamless pairing and switching across iPhone, iPad and Mac
What separates them
| Apple AirPods Max | Sennheiser Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (new, as of November 3, 2026) | $339.99 at PayMore Greenacres | $199.99 at Best Buy |
| Battery life with ANC on | Up to 20 hours | Up to 60 hours |
| Weight | About 385 g | About 293 g |
| Bluetooth codecs | AAC and SBC only | SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive |
| Wired listening | USB-C audio only, no 3.5 mm jack | 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm cables included |
| Apple integration | Instant pairing, auto switching, Hey Siri, Find My | Works with Siri, Google Assistant and Alexa, but no Apple handoff |
| Build and materials | Aluminum cups, stainless steel headband, mesh canopy |
Price history
- Apple AirPods Max: lowest $16.00 on Nov 4 at vipoutlet.com.
- Sennheiser Momentum 4: lowest $199.95 on Oct 28 at eBay; $199.99 on Nov 4.
Prices at every store
Apple AirPods Max
- PayMore GreenacresNew
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$339.99Observed at 10:34 PM - Best BuyNew
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$439.00Observed at 10:33 PM - B&H Photo-Video-AudioNew
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$429.00Observed at 10:33 PM - PC Richard & SonNew
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$449.98Observed at 10:33 PM
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Specs compared
| Spec | Apple AirPods Max | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone Cup Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Body Part Use | Ear, Head | Head |
| Noise Cancellation Type | Active | Active |
| Max Battery Life | 20 hours (on a single charge) | 60 hours |
| Rechargeable Battery | Yes | Yes |
| Earpad Material | Memory foam | Memory foam |
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm |
| Frequency Response | 20 kilohertz (maximum) | 6 Hz to 22 kHz |
| Headphone Impedance | 16 ohm | 60 Ohms (Passive) |
| Sensitivity | 100 decibels adjusted |
What reviewers say
Apple AirPods Max
Owners and reviewers generally rate the AirPods Max highly for sound, noise cancellation and Apple integration, with a 4.6 out of 5 average from about 12,000 ratings. Most complaints center on weight, the case and the price rather than audio quality.
- Clear, balanced sound with strong bass
- Effective ANC and natural Transparency mode
- Easy pairing and switching across Apple devices
- Comfortable memory foam earpads
- Heavy for long listening sessions
- Smart Case is flimsy and awkward
- Expensive next to comparable headphones
- Few sound customization options
Sennheiser Momentum 4
Owners and reviewers rate it highly for sound, comfort and battery life, and it holds 4.6 out of 5 from about 7,600 ratings. The most common complaints are about ANC that trails the best Sony and Bose models and touch controls that misfire.
Questions and answers
- Which has better noise cancellation?
- The AirPods Max has stronger, more consistent ANC, especially on low rumble like plane engines. The Momentum 4's adaptive ANC is good but a step behind, and it adjusts to your surroundings rather than holding one fixed level.
- Is the AirPods Max worth $140 more?
- Only if you value the aluminum build, spatial audio and Apple ecosystem features. On battery, codecs and weight, the Momentum 4 wins, and it costs $199.99 at Best Buy against $339.99 at PayMore Greenacres as of November 3, 2026.
- Which lasts longer on a charge?
- The Momentum 4, by a wide margin: up to 60 hours with ANC on versus up to 20 hours for the AirPods Max. A 10-minute charge gives the Momentum 4 about 6 more hours.
- Which is better for Android phones?
- The Momentum 4. It supports aptX and aptX Adaptive, which Android phones can use, while the AirPods Max is limited to AAC and SBC over Bluetooth.
- Can I use either one wired?
- The Momentum 4 ships with 3.5 mm and 2.5 mm cables and an airplane adapter. The AirPods Max has no headphone jack; it plays lossless audio over a USB-C cable only.
- Which is more comfortable for long wear?
- The Momentum 4 is lighter at about 293 g versus about 385 g for the AirPods Max, so it is easier on the head over long sessions. The AirPods Max spreads weight through its mesh canopy, but the difference is noticeable.
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