Reddit Sentiment
Analyzed 18 threads & 21 comments
"The noise canceling is an improvement over the momentum 4 imo and it’s getting to Sony/bose level. ... Overall, anc isn’t industry leading level but it’s still great."
While users acknowledge the ANC is an improvement and can suppress low-frequency noises effectively, it's consistently described as good but not industry-leading, with higher frequencies still audible.
"Definitely the best part about the headphones, for 230$ this is insane. They easily sound better than other headphones from Bose, Sony, beats etc..."
Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the sound quality, frequently calling it the best aspect of the headphones and superior to competitors in its price range, highlighting balanced bass, clear mids, and crisp highs.
"These are comfortable, more so than the momentum 4 for me... The Earcups are about a perfect size for me, and they’re not shallow."
Comfort is generally rated positively for long listening sessions, though some users find the clamping force too tight, making them unsuitable for workouts, and earcups can feel small for some.
"I believe sennheisers 50 hr claim as their 60hr claim for the M4 was true. That means battery life is amazing compared to other headphones."
Battery life is consistently lauded as exceptional, with users confirming Sennheiser's long-standing claims and finding it to be a significant advantage over competitors.
"The build feels solid, less premium than the momentum 4 and maybe a little cheap, but not flimsy or anything."
The build quality is described as solid but less premium than higher-end models, with some users noting it feels a bit cheap or less durable, though not flimsy.
Call quality and microphone performance are not significantly discussed or detailed by reviewers, leaving a neutral assessment based on limited user feedback.
"Wear detection and touch controls are good so far and actually less buggy than the M4 I had."
Features like adaptive ANC, wear detection, touch controls, and app customization are generally well-received, though touch controls are noted as occasionally buggy or prone to accidental activation.
