Head-to-head · Best Wireless Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Sennheiser Momentum TW4

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Sennheiser Momentum TW4 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.6). The gap is mostly about Best audiophile — aptX Lossless plus LE Audio support — read the strengths below before deciding.

Ranked #2 in Best Wireless Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

4.5

6 sources$299as of Apr 17

Reviewers widely call the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds the best noise-cancelling earbuds available, with comfort, powerful bass, and top-tier ANC behind that verdict. Two things to know before buying: switching on immersive audio cuts battery life sharply, and the case does not support wireless charging. The price is high, and they remain the top choice if sound quality and silence are what you are after.

Strengths

— Delivers punchy, musical sound with solid, weighty bass
— Provides excellent active noise cancellation that outperforms rivals
— Offers a comfortable, secure fit with a design similar to the QuietComfort Earbuds II

Watch-outs

— Using Immersive Audio significantly slashes battery life
— Lacks wireless charging support for the charging case
— High MSRP of $299 makes them expensive compared to some competitors

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Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Wireless Earbuds

Sennheiser Momentum TW4

4.6

4 sources$179.95as of Aug 1

Audiophiles are the target for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, which pairs excellent audio quality with aptX Lossless support and strong noise cancellation. The buds are physically large, though, so smaller ears may find them uncomfortable, and microphone quality falls short of what a premium device should manage. Even at this price, they hold up for listeners who put sound fidelity ahead of call clarity.

Strengths

— Delivers high-end sound quality with support for aptX Lossless and LE Audio
— Features effective Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) performance
— Includes Auracast support and customizable capacitive touch controls

Watch-outs

— Microphone performance is sub-par for calls
— Buds are physically large and may not fit users with small ears comfortably
— Price is high at $299.95 compared to competitors

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Specs side-by-side

Spec	Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds	Sennheiser Momentum TW4
Driver	6mm	7mm dynamic
Weight	0.37 oz (10.5g) per earbud	5.8g per earbud
ANC	Active Noise Cancellation	Adaptive ANC
Codec	SBC, AAC	aptX Lossless, AAC, SBC
Water Resistance	IPX4	IPX4
Battery Life	6 hours (ANC on)	7 hours (ANC on)
Wireless Charging	Qi	Qi
Water	IPX4	IP54
Quick Charge	—	8 min = 1 hour

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