The catch
Beats Studio Pro
At 24 hours, the ANC-on rating is well short of Sennheiser's 60-hour claim.
Side by side
Beats Studio Pro vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compared: Momentum claims more ANC hours, Beats packs smaller
Quick verdict
Beats Studio Pro is the better choice for lower weight and a shape that folds inward. MOMENTUM 4 is the better choice when long ANC listening between charges matters more. USB audio and battery-free analog playback come on both, so let your packing and charging habits decide.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Keeping ANC on changes the battery comparison
When you compare matching ANC modes, MOMENTUM 4 holds a 36-hour advertised advantage. Setting its 60-hour figure against the Beats 40-hour ANC-off figure would hide part of the trade-off.
Where this comes from
60 - 24 = 36 hours. Beats rates 40 hours only when ANC and Transparency are disabled. Sennheiser's 60 hours in its published test is with ANC.
The catch
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Add 33 g of weight, and the earcups do not fold inward.
Beats Studio Pro
- Why pick it
- Tuck a pair that folds inward into your bag
- Save 33 g of headphone weight
- The catch
- At 24 hours, the ANC-on rating is well short of Sennheiser's 60-hour claim.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- Why pick it
- Listen with ANC for longer between charges
- Stay connected to both a laptop and a phone with documented multipoint
- The catch
- Add 33 g of weight, and the earcups do not fold inward.
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What this page compares
Beats Studio Pro and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 side by side on bag space, long stretches of ANC listening and wired use, with the battery and weight trade-offs laid out.
Beats Studio Pro is the better choice for lower weight and a shape that folds inward. MOMENTUM 4 is the better choice when long ANC listening between charges matters more. USB audio and battery-free analog playback come on both, so let your packing and charging habits decide.
Day to day
How each one fits your routine
Either can handle the wired microphone job with no separate headset
A desk where Bluetooth is banned does not automatically call for the larger MOMENTUM 4. Beats documents USB calls on compatible sources, and Sennheiser spells out USB playback and recording-device selection. Pick Beats if its host compatibility and fit suit the job, and pick MOMENTUM 4 if its other listening requirements matter. Before your first meeting, choose the intended input in both the operating system and the calling app.
Where this comes from
Both sources establish a USB voice route. In Sennheiser’s setup, users first disconnect existing Bluetooth links. No documentation set offers a controlled head-to-head call-quality result, so let compatibility and setup drive this decision.
Ask whether ANC works in the wired mode you will really use
Say your noisy-office plan is USB listening with ANC active. The MOMENTUM 4 manual explicitly supports ANC over USB when the headphone has adequate power. Beats’ USB instructions describe its three sound profiles, and that is not confirmation that every Bluetooth noise-control behavior carries over. Pick Sennheiser for the documented requirement, or verify the exact Beats USB mode before ANC becomes part of your reason to buy.
Where this comes from
The difference lies in the confirmed operating evidence. Sennheiser names USB outright in its ANC instructions, while Beats documents USB sound profiles on their own. Nothing here claims that Beats must lack USB ANC.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
I want music for four eight-hour days with no planned charge
A 32-hour plan goes beyond the 24-hour ANC rating for Beats. It stays under the 60-hour Sennheiser maximum, though that guarantees no actual runtime.
- Beats Studio Pro
- Caution
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- Better fit
I need a headset that folds inward to fit my bag
Beats folds inward, whereas MOMENTUM 4 can lie flat but cannot tuck its earcups into the headband.
- Beats Studio Pro
- Good
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- Not suitable
I need passive analog audio that runs without battery power
Analog listening without battery power is documented for both. With an empty battery, ANC is not available.
- Beats Studio Pro
- Good
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- Good
I cap headphone weight at 250 g
Listed weights come to 260 g and 293 g, and even the lighter one is over the stated limit.
- Beats Studio Pro
- Not suitable
- Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
Keeping ANC on changes the battery comparison
When you compare matching ANC modes, MOMENTUM 4 holds a 36-hour advertised advantage. Setting its 60-hour figure against the Beats 40-hour ANC-off figure would hide part of the trade-off.
How we worked this out
60 - 24 = 36 hours. Beats rates 40 hours only when ANC and Transparency are disabled. Sennheiser's 60 hours in its published test is with ANC.
A strict 250 g limit rules out both
Beats weighs 11.3% less than MOMENTUM 4, yet at 260 g it still misses a 250 g requirement. If that limit is firm for you, widen the shortlist.
How we worked this out
11.3% = (293 - 260) / 293 × 100, with 260 > 250 and 293 > 250. Headphone weights leave out cases.
Four days of listening set the two charging routines apart
Four music days of eight hours each add up to 32 hours. That runs eight hours past the Beats ANC claim and stays 28 hours under the Sennheiser claim. MOMENTUM 4 gives you more room to plan, though neither test predicts your exact workweek.
How we worked this out
4 × 8 = 32 hours, then 32 - 24 = 8 and 60 - 32 = 28. The model leaves out calls, codecs and volume.
Plug in your setup
Which headphones suit the way you listen?
Start with how you listen. Charging over USB is not the same as playing audio over USB, and some headphones need power even on a cable. These answers are placeholders until you apply your own.
Beats Studio Pro
Passes these checksPlays over Bluetooth.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Passes these checksPlays over Bluetooth.
Battery figures are maker claims for the stated mode. They do not reflect measured travel time. Volume, codec, calls and battery age all change runtime. Closed earcups can still leak some sound. Weight alone does not predict comfort. USB audio needs a compatible source and cable. This check does not judge sound quality, mic quality or amplifier power.
Option A
Beats, Studio Pro
Studio Pro
This folding over-ear pair can be used three useful ways: over Bluetooth, over digital USB-C, or with a battery-free analog cable. Note that its USB sound profiles are a separate mode from noise-canceling Bluetooth listening.
- Best for
- Tuck a pair that folds inward into your bag
Facts we checked
- ANC playback rating: Up to 24 hours
- Headphone weight: 260 g
- Packing hinge: Folds inward
- Two-device multipoint: Not established by this comparison
Option B
Sennheiser, MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
If you would rather charge rarely than fold the headphones small, this is a strong fit. It combines a 60-hour ANC claim with USB audio and a passive analog fallback.
- Best for
- Listen with ANC for longer between charges
Facts we checked
- ANC playback rating: Up to 60 hours
- Headphone weight: 293 g
- Packing hinge: Earcups turn flat
- Two-device multipoint: Documented
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Beats Studio Pro | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC playback rating | Up to 24 hours | Up to 60 hours | Compare the modes with ANC enabled. The 40-hour Beats headline is with ANC and Transparency off. |
| Headphone weight | 260 g | 293 g | Beats is 33 g lighter, but neither makes a 250 g cutoff. |
| Packing hinge | Folds inward | Earcups turn flat | Beats alters its packing outline instead of merely rotating the cups. |
| Two-device multipoint | Not established by this comparison | Documented | Ecosystem switching should not be assumed to behave like generic multipoint. |
| Wired connections | Digital USB and passive analog | Digital USB and passive analog | Each offers a useful alternative to Bluetooth, and you do not need a second headset. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Beats Studio Pro
- The reviewed Beats record does not establish generic two-device multipoint.
With Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
- A mid-volume music test produced the 60-hour claim, and not an all-day calling test.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
What I struggle with most is getting the headphones into a packed bag
Go with Beats Studio Pro. Studio Pro is 33 g lighter and folds inward.
What I struggle with most is forgetting to recharge during the week
Go with Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless. The manufacturer rates MOMENTUM 4 for the larger ANC listening allowance.
Anything over 250 g is off the table for me
Neither model fits. This numeric limit rules out both.
Decision guide
How to decide
If a folding shape and lower weight matter to you, take the Beats Studio Pro. If you expect long ANC sessions between charges, take MOMENTUM 4. Because both offer USB audio and battery-free analog playback, begin by thinking about how you pack and when you charge.
Judge battery by the mode you bought the pair for
Noise cancellation is a big reason to buy either pair, so keep it on when you compare. The Studio Pro 40-hour figure covers a different mode than Sennheiser's 60-hour ANC figure. With the settings lined up, how often you charge is the clearest reason to lean toward MOMENTUM 4.
A hinge that folds can beat a small weight gap
Saving thirty-three grams is real, but it says nothing definite about comfort. What the Beats hinge adds is a separate advantage in a crowded bag. If the headphones mostly live at a desk, or the case gets its own spot in your luggage, Sennheiser is the better match.
USB support leaves some listening-mode questions open
Digital audio over USB works on both, and so does a passive analog fallback. Neither fact shows that every noise-control feature acts the same way in USB mode. When you need USB audio and ANC running together, read the exact, current instructions before you order.
What this page can’t tell you
- The battery numbers are the manufacturers’ maximums, produced under the conditions each one states. We did not measure sound quality, noise reduction, fit or call quality for this comparison.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the headphones we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless |
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