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  1. Table of Contents
  2. Top
  3. Main Differences
  4. Design
    1. Style
    2. Comfort
    3. Controls
    4. Breathability
    5. Portability
    6. Case
    7. Build Quality
    8. Stability
    9. Headshots 1
    10. Headshots 2
    11. Top
    12. In The Box
  5. Sound
    1. Sound Profile
    2. Frequency Response Consistency
    3. Raw Frequency Response
    4. Bass Profile: Target Compliance
    5. Mid-Range Profile: Target Compliance
    6. Treble Profile: Target Compliance
    7. Peaks/Dips
    8. Imaging
    9. Passive Soundstage
    10. Virtual Soundstage
    11. Weighted Harmonic Distortion
    12. Test Settings
  6. Isolation
    1. Noise Isolation - Full Range
    2. Noise Isolation - Common Scenarios
    3. Noise Isolation - Voice Handling
    4. ANC Wind Handling
    5. Leakage
  7. Microphone
    1. Microphone Style
    2. Recording Quality
    3. Noise Handling
  8. Active Features
    1. Battery
    2. App Support
  9. Connectivity
    1. Wired Connection
    2. Bluetooth Connection
    3. Wireless Connection (Dongle)
    4. PC Compatibility
    5. PlayStation Compatibility
    6. Xbox Compatibility
    7. Base/Dock
  10. Comments

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless vs Fairphone Fairbuds XL

Side-by-Side Comparison

Products

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Fairphone Fairbuds XL

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Updated May 16, 2025 03:05 PM

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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Picture
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Variants

  • MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (Black)
  • MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (Black/Copper - Special Edition)
  • MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (Denim)
  • MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (Graphite)
  • MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (White)
  • Fairbuds XL (Black)
  • Fairbuds XL (Green)

Our Verdict

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Fairphone Fairbuds XL

The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless and the Fairphone Fairbuds XL are ostensibly both wireless over-ears equipped with ANC. That said, the Fairphone's modular design and sustainable construction will likely appeal to a different type of user: one that values being able to replace components when they fail. While Sennheiser sell some spare parts for the headphones online, the Momentum 4 aren't quite as modular as the Fairphone. That said, they're more comfortable, and their ANC performs better across the full range and in common scenarios; plus, they feature a mammoth 62 hours of continuous battery life. The Fairphone have a slightly more balanced default sound profile, with a flatter bass response, which makes them a better pick for neutral sound.

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