Studio Pro vs Momentum 4 Comparison
Compare Studio Pro vs Momentum 4 side by side: specs, ratings, pros and cons, and which one fits your room best.
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At a Glance
Studio Pro
The Beats Studio Pro is an over-ear headphone with fully adaptive ANC, a Transparency mode and custom 40 mm drivers. It works with both Apple and Android, with one-touch pairing and Find My on Apple and Google Fast Pair on Android.
- Best For
- Mixed Apple and Android users
- Style
- Over-ear
- Weight
- 260 g
- ANC
- Fully adaptive ANC
- Mics
- —
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 24 h
- Connect
- Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm
Momentum 4
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless is an over-ear headphone with 42 mm dynamic drivers, hybrid adaptive ANC and support for SBC, AAC, aptX and aptX Adaptive.
- Best For
- Long trips
- Style
- Over-ear (around-the-ear)
- Weight
- —
- ANC
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- Mics
- 4 (2 per side)
- Boom Mic
- No
- Talk Time
- 60 h
- Connect
- —
Review Scores Compared
Expert Score
Voice & Mic Clarity
Comfort & Ergonomics
Connectivity & Range
Battery & Charging
Why Studio Pro Beats Momentum 4 (and Vice Versa)
Why Momentum 4 beats Studio Pro
- Better battery & charging: 9.6 vs 7.5 out of 10
- Better voice & mic clarity: 6.0 vs 4.0 out of 10
- Better connectivity & range: 8.5 vs 8.0 out of 10
- Driver Size: 42 mm vs 40 mm
- Talk Time: 60 h vs 24 h
- Music Time: 60 h vs 24 h
Review-score leads of 0.5+ points out of 10 first, then specs where only one comes out ahead.
Full Specifications
General
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | Mixed Apple and Android users | Long trips |
| Wearing Style | Over-ear | Over-ear (around-the-ear) |
Design & Build
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 260 g | — |
| Materials | UltraPlush engineered leather cushions, metal sliders | — |
| Colors | — | Black, White, Graphite, Brown, Teal, Copper, Denim |
| Dimensions | 178 x 78 x 181 mm | — |
Audio
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Size | 40 mm | 42 mm Better |
| Frequency Response | — | 6 Hz - 22 kHz |
| Bluetooth Codecs | — | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Driver Type | Custom active driver | Dynamic |
| Impedance | — | 470 Ω |
| Sensitivity | — | 106 dB SPL (1 kHz / 0 dBFS) |
| Spatial Audio | Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking | — |
| Custom EQ | 3 built-in sound profiles | — |
| Wired Listening | Yes (3.5 mm analog cable and USB-C lossless audio) | Yes (3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable included) |
| Stereo / Mono | Stereo | Stereo |
Noise Cancelling
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Cancelling | Fully adaptive ANC | Hybrid adaptive ANC |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency Mode | Yes (Transparency mode) | — |
| Adaptive ANC | Yes | Yes |
Microphone
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | — | 4 (2 per side) |
| Microphone Setup | — | MEMS, 2 per side (beamforming) |
| Call Noise Reduction | — | Beamforming |
| Boom Mic | No | No |
| Mic Frequency Response | — | 50 Hz - 10 kHz |
| Mic Pickup Pattern | — | 2 mics per side, beamforming |
Battery & Charging
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Talk Time | 24 h | 60 h Better |
| Charging Time | — | 2 h |
| Fast Charging | Yes (10 min = up to 4 h, Fast Fuel) | Yes (5 min = up to 4 h) |
| Music Time | 24 h | 60 h Better |
| Charging Port | USB-C (lossless audio) | USB-C |
| Music Time (ANC Off) | 40 h | — |
| Battery Capacity | — | 700 mAh |
Connectivity
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Bluetooth (Class 1), USB-C audio, 3.5 mm | — |
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| USB Audio | Yes | — |
| Google Fast Pair | Yes | — |
Controls & App
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | "b" button, volume rocker, multi-function button | — |
| Management Software | Beats app | — |
| Voice Assistant | Hey Siri | — |
| Firmware Updates | Over the air | — |
In the Box
| Studio Pro | Momentum 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| In the Box | Headphones, carrying case, USB-C to USB-C cable, 3.5 mm cable | Headphones, carry case, USB-C cable, 3.5 mm / 2.5 mm audio cable, airplane adapter |
| Carry Case | Yes (carrying case) | Yes (carry case) |
Takeaways
- Our pick: Momentum 4, with the highest spec-based rating (4/5).
- Choose Studio Pro for mixed Apple and Android users.
- Choose Momentum 4 for long trips.
Pros and Cons
Studio Pro
PROS
- Fully adaptive ANC and Transparency
- USB-C lossless and 3.5 mm input
- Works well with Apple and Android
- Fast Fuel: 10 min = up to 4 h
CONS
- 24 h with ANC on
- Codec support not detailed on the product page
Momentum 4
PROS
- Up to 60 h with ANC on
- Hybrid adaptive ANC
- aptX and aptX Adaptive support
- 42 mm drivers
CONS
- Weight and multipoint not listed on the spec page we checked
- No LDAC
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Quick Verdict
- Studio Pro 6.8No outright category lead
- Momentum 4 7.5Best overallLeads in Voice & Mic Clarity, Connectivity & Range, Battery & Charging