Now is a great time to invest in a new pair of Bluetooth headphones. There's just so many quality options, with some genuinely great prices too. These feature-rich, super comfortable headphones are perfect for commutes, gym sessions or your working day in the office. And I've been using the leading four to see if there's a clear winner for most users.
Let me cut to the chase – the Sennheiser Momentum 4 are my recommendation, especially when they're down from $450 to $230 to at Best Buy.
How they compare
Having tested all four of these models extensively, we can confidently say each brings something unique to the premium Bluetooth headphone market. The Sony WH-1000XM6 represents the latest evolution in Sony's flagship line, with improvements across design, features, and particularly sound quality. The newly developed 30mm drivers deliver exceptional detail retrieval and dynamic range that's simply sensational. When combined with the best active noise cancellation we've tested, capable of creating an almost perfect silence even on busy streets, they're hard to beat for pure performance.
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra take a different approach, prioritising comfort and portability. At just 250g, they're much lighter than the Sony or Apple options, making them ideal for extended wear. The sound quality genuinely thrills: rich, detailed and powerful, with fantastic bass control. Their ANC rivals Sony's, though some find Sony's approach slightly more natural. The 24-hour battery life is the main weakness here, falling well short of competitors.
Apple's AirPods Max occupy a unique position with their impeccable build quality using aluminium and stainless steel construction. The sound quality is outstanding – expansive, natural, and dynamic with excellent control across all frequencies. Their Spatial Audio feature for movies creates a genuinely cinematic experience that transports you into a theatre. The transparency mode is unmatched, allowing natural awareness of surroundings without removing the headphones. However, at 384g they're noticeably heavy, and the inability to properly turn them off (they only enter low-power mode) means battery management requires more attention.
Why the Sennheiser Momentum 4 wins overall
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless emerges as our top recommendation, particularly at these Black Friday prices. They deliver clean, neutral sound with a slight warmth that's incredibly listenable across long sessions. The 60-hour battery life is genuinely transformative – you'll charge these perhaps once a month with regular use, compared to weekly charging with most competitors. The active noise cancellation is effective, the sound quality rivals anything at this price point, and the aptX Adaptive codec support ensures high-quality wireless streaming for compatible devices.
What makes the Momentum 4 particularly compelling is how they scale with better sources whilst remaining forgiving enough to sound excellent from simple setups. The comfortable design disappears during wear despite solid build quality, and the included features like transparency mode and customisable EQ provide flexibility.
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