HEADPHONES · YOUR NEXT FACE-OFF

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

700499 · HD 480 PRO (standard, not PRO Plus) · wired

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Exact model & source notes

The HD 480 PRO (article 700499) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear wired studio headphone. It has a 38 mm dynamic transducer, a rated 130 Ω impedance, a Vibration Attenuation System that Sennheiser says reduces reflected sound and distortion, a detachable 3 m coiled cable that can plug into either ear cup, and braille-guided L/R ear cups with grooved pads for eyeglass wearers. It weighs 272 g without the cable and is passive, with no battery, microphone or noise cancellation. Sennheiser lists a two-year warranty.

Specifications checked 27 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

WHICH SUITS YOU?

Choose the HD 480 PRO for

Higher stated nominal impedance: 130 ohm vs 60 ohm

Choose the MOMENTUM 4 Wireless for

Both wired and wireless connections
Active noise cancellation: Yes vs No
Microphone: Yes vs No

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See the 12 verified differences

THE CONTENDER

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Black · model M4AEBT

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Exact model & source notes

The MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (article 509266, black) is Sennheiser's closed-back, around-ear Bluetooth headphone with hybrid adaptive noise cancellation, a Transparency Mode, a 42 mm dynamic driver and a rated 60 hours of playback with ANC on. Sennheiser's app adds EQ, presets, sound modes and Sound Personalization, and Smart Pause and Auto On/Off react to the headphones being taken off. It also plays over USB-C from a computer or over a supplied analogue cable.

Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.

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Manufacturer specifications

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

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FEATURES SIDE BY SIDE7 topics

Yes and No describe the listed feature. Missing evidence stays unverified.

SELECTED TOPIC

01 / 07

Impedance

Nominal electrical load, not sound quality or loudness. Output capability and headphone sensitivity matter together; impedance alone cannot decide whether an amplifier is needed.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 Ω

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz.

Source 1 Source 2

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless60 Ω

Manufacturer specification · Passive (analogue cable) mode; the page lists 470 ohms in active mode.

Source 1

Explore the full specifications

Start with your listening environment. Open and closed earcups suit different surroundings. A closed back is not the same as active noise cancellation. Check the exact cable and headphone output. We do not turn impedance, driver size or unpaired lab results into a sound-quality score.

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

12 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. Missing information stays separate.

Wired / wireless connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessBluetooth 5.2 (SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Replacement 1.8 m, 3 m, coiled and balanced cables are sold separately as accessories.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). The UK product page additionally lists standard aptX.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Active noise cancellation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessYes

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Microphone

In Visual facts

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONo

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessYes

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Four MEMS speech microphones in a 2 × 2 beamforming array for calls.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery life

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessUp to 60 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 5 minutes giving up to 4 hours

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. Built-in 700 mAh battery (the manual and UK page disagree on its chemistry).

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Nominal impedance

In Visual facts

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 ohm

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless60 ohm

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Passive (analogue cable) mode; the page lists 470 ohms in active mode.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Driver construction

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless42 mm dynamic transducer

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check whether the diameter describes the complete transducer or only its diaphragm. Different labels and driver sizes do not establish better sound.

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Rated total harmonic distortion

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless<0.3% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

These published limits can use different input voltages, loudness levels and standards. They cannot establish lower distortion in matched listening conditions.

Rated frequency range

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless6–22,000 Hz (−10 dB)

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Range endpoints need their stated threshold. They do not describe response flatness or prove better bass, detail or sound quality.

In the box

Sennheiser HD 480 PROHD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guide

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessHeadphones, USB-C to USB-A cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), in-flight adapter, carry case

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Operating temperature

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO0 to +50 °C

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless0 °C to +40 °C

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Operating relative humidity 10 to 80%, not condensing.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Rated sensitivity

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless106 dB SPL (1 kHz, 0 dBFS)

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Keep the frequency and voltage or power reference attached. Sensitivity describes output for an input, not sound quality; dB/V and dB/mW are different measures.

Weight

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO272 g

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless293 g

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; the manual does not state a cable-inclusive figure.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Wearing style

Sennheiser HD 480 PROOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessOver-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a foldable design

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store describes a 'Lightweight, foldable design'; the instruction manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case.

Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 4 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Both sources describe the same wearing style and acoustic design in different words. The extra wording does not establish a different fit; compare the separately listed fields.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (20)

Accessibility features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROBraille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglasses

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

App sound controls

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessSennheiser Smart Control app: built-in EQ, presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and Sound Personalization

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Requires the Sennheiser app on a smartphone; the product page also names it Smart Control Plus.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessBuilt-in, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery chemistry

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessConflicting evidence

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

The instruction manual states a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth codecs

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessSBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Standard aptX is listed on the UK product page ('SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX adaptive™'); the instruction manual lists only aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable arrangement

Sennheiser HD 480 PRODetachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cable length

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO3 m

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Coiled cable, as listed in the box contents.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Charging

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessUSB-C; approx. 2 hours for a full charge

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · The maximum charging input differs between Sennheiser's sources: the instruction manual lists 5 V, 750 mA max; the UK product page lists 5 V, 800 mA max. Neither figure is chosen.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Contact pressure

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO4.5 N ± 0.5 N

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear-cup connector and plug

Sennheiser HD 480 PROMini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source end

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Controls and sensors

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessTouch pad on the right ear cup (tap, horizontal and vertical swipe, stretch and pinch gestures) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause pauses playback when the headphones are taken off and resumes when they are put back on; Auto On/Off powers up when picked up and shuts down when not in use; automatic wind noise reduction

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes the touch interface as controlling music, calls, ANC and voice assistants; the manual adds volume (vertical swipe) and switching between ANC and Transparency Mode (double tap), and says the touch pad function can be deactivated in the Smart Control app. The multi-function button is the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. Wind Noise Reduction is set in the Smart Control app's Active Noise Cancellation section (Off, Auto by default, or Max); the UK page describes automatic wind noise suppression for calls.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 4 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Driver diameter

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO38 mm

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ear pads

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVelour; washable and replaceable

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated power

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum sound pressure level

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Simultaneous Bluetooth connections

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless2

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ambient noise attenuation

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection.

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Serviceability

Sennheiser HD 480 PROWashable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessories

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Acoustic features

Sennheiser HD 480 PROVibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noise

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessNot verified

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Manufacturer specification

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO | HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Transparency (ambient) mode

Sennheiser HD 480 PRONot verified

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessYes

Sources

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

No source recorded for this side.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Manufacturer specification · Activated with a touch, according to Sennheiser's UK product page.

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

1 shared field has the same recorded value.

YOUR HEADPHONES. YOUR RULES.

Check against your must-haves

Feature matching for the features you select. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Start with your listening setup.

Choose a starting point, then fine-tune your must-haves.

FINE-TUNE THE DETAILS

Your essentials.

These shortcuts select the features shown above. Check the fit against your own equipment and listening space.

A feature match describes the selected requirements. It doesn’t rate sound or comfort.

Open-back designFor a quiet listening spaceClosed-back designAn enclosed outer earcupDetachable cableUnplug the cable at the headphonesBuilt-in microphoneFor calls and voice chatActive noise cancellationNot the same as a closed back

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

Select a feature to check your fit.

YOUR CHOICE

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Select a feature to check your fit.

Feature matching, not a sound-quality score. The specification table links to the evidence for each feature.

WHAT EACH CHOICE ASKS OF YOU

What it brings and what to check

Sennheiser HD 480 PRO

What it brings

The closed back is rated for a maximum acoustical attenuation of 35 dB at 5 kHz; Sennheiser says its multiple stages of passive sound shielding maintain audio signal integrity, and it names mixing and on-the-go music production, in the studio and beyond, among the applications.
Manufacturer source
Sensitivity is stated both per volt (107 dB SPL) and per milliwatt (98 dB SPL) at 130 Ω, which helps when matching it to an interface or headphone amplifier.
Manufacturer source
The cable detaches and can be fitted to either ear cup, the velour pads are washable and replaceable, and Sennheiser describes the headphones as fully serviceable.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

What to check

The standard 700499 box has only the 3 m coiled cable and a protective carrying bag (PRO headphone bag); 1.8 m and 3 m cables, a balanced cable and the recording pad set are listed as separate accessories, and the travel case comes with the separate PRO Plus article.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
There is no microphone, wireless connection or active noise cancellation; noise reduction comes only from the closed passive design.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

What it brings

Sennheiser rates the battery at up to 60 hours of Bluetooth playback with ANC switched on, with about 2 hours for a full charge and 5 minutes giving up to 4 hours.
Manufacturer source Manufacturer source
Besides Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive and two simultaneous connections, it accepts USB-C audio from a PC or Mac and an analogue cable for flight use.
Manufacturer source

What to check

The analogue input is a 2.5 mm socket, so the supplied cable (or a similar one) is needed; plugging it in turns Bluetooth off.
Manufacturer source
Sennheiser rates the mass at about 293 g for the headphones alone, and its 106 dB sensitivity figure uses a digital full-scale reference, so it cannot be compared with passive headphones' ratings.
Manufacturer source

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

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34 of 34 specifications Sources in each row

Source-backed specifications for Sennheiser HD 480 PRO and Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Specification	Sennheiser HD 480 PRO	Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless

Wearing styleDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's US store describes a 'Lightweight, foldable design'; the instruction manual says to fold up the headphones and place them in the carry case. Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 4 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wired studio headphones	Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back wireless headphones with a foldable design
Acoustic design Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Closed-back	Closed-back
WeightDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Without cable, per the specification sheet and quick guide; the product page lists the same 272 g without stating a basis. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Approximate, headphones only; the manual does not state a cable-inclusive figure. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	272 g	293 g
Contact pressure Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Listed as headband pressure in the quick guide's specifications. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	4.5 N ± 0.5 N	Not provided
Ear pads Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · A separate recording pad set is listed as an accessory. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Velour; washable and replaceable	Not provided
Serviceability Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Washable, replaceable pads; described as fully serviceable, with replacement cables, pads and cases listed as accessories	Not provided

Wired / wireless connectionsDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Replacement 1.8 m, 3 m, coiled and balanced cables are sold separately as accessories. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Connecting the analogue cable switches Bluetooth off (flight mode). The UK product page additionally lists standard aptX. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Wired; detachable 3 m coiled cable with 3.5 mm stereo jack and 6.3 mm adapter; right and left ear-cup jacks	Bluetooth 5.2 (SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive); USB-C for charging, calls and streaming from a PC/Mac; 2.5 mm analogue input with supplied 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable
Ear-cup connector and plug Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · The ear-cup connector type is listed in the product page's technical data; the specification sheet and quick guide do not name it. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Mini-XLR (4-pin) ear-cup connection ports; 3.5 mm stereo jack with 6.3 mm adapter at the source end	Not provided
Cable arrangement Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser: 'Right and left ear jacks with detachable cable easily adapts to any studio configuration'. Only the 3 m coiled cable is in the standard 700499 box. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Detachable 3 m coiled cable; right and left ear-cup jacks, so the cable can be connected on either side	Not provided
Cable length Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Coiled cable, as listed in the box contents. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	3 m	Not provided
Battery lifeDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Passive headphones with no battery or charging; the product page lists 'Battery included: N'. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser's test condition: iPhone at mid volume. Built-in 700 mAh battery (the manual and UK page disagree on its chemistry). Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not required: passive wired headphones powered by the audio source	Up to 60 hours of Bluetooth music playback with ANC on; approx. 2 hours to charge fully, with 5 minutes giving up to 4 hours
Bluetooth codecs Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Standard aptX is listed on the UK product page ('SBC, AAC, aptX™, aptX adaptive™'); the instruction manual lists only aptX Adaptive, AAC and SBC. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Simultaneous Bluetooth connections Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	2
Charging Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · The maximum charging input differs between Sennheiser's sources: the instruction manual lists 5 V, 750 mA max; the UK product page lists 5 V, 800 mA max. Neither figure is chosen. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	USB-C; approx. 2 hours for a full charge
Battery Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Capacity agrees across sources (manual 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh; UK page 700 mAh); the chemistry does not, see battery chemistry. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	Built-in, 3.7 V, 700 mAh, 2.59 Wh

Driver constructionDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	38 mm dynamic transducer with neodymium magnets and an ultralight voice coil	42 mm dynamic transducer
Driver diameter Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN)Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — quick guide (Publ. 02/26) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	38 mm	Not provided
Rated frequency rangeDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	3–28,700 Hz (−10 dB)	6–22,000 Hz (−10 dB)
Nominal impedanceDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Rated at 1 kHz. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Passive (analogue cable) mode; the page lists 470 ohms in active mode. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications	130 ohm	60 ohm
Rated sensitivityDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Two references are given: per volt and per milliwatt. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Digital full-scale reference; not comparable with passive headphones' dB/mW or dB/V ratings. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	107 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); 98 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 mW)	106 dB SPL (1 kHz, 0 dBFS)
Rated total harmonic distortionDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	<0.5% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL	<0.3% at 1 kHz, 100 dB SPL
Maximum sound pressure level Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	130 dB SPL (1 kHz, 5% THD)	Not provided
Rated power Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · The datasheet labels this 'Power rating'; the product page lists the same figure as 'Power consumption (Amp)'. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	300 mW (100 h, noise IEC 60268)	Not provided
Acoustic features Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Vibration Attenuation System to reduce reflected sound and distortion; geometrically angled ear cups; cable coil structure to block cable-borne noise	Not provided

MicrophoneDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Studio listening headphones; no microphone is listed in the specifications or package contents. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Four MEMS speech microphones in a 2 × 2 beamforming array for calls. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	No	Yes
Active noise cancellationDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Passive closed-back design; Sennheiser describes multiple stages of passive sound shielding and lists no battery or active noise cancellation. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Hybrid adaptive ANC with a Transparency Mode. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	No	Yes
Ambient noise attenuation Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Listed as the maximum attenuation at 20 °C in the product page's technical data; passive, not active noise cancellation or hearing protection. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	35 dB (acoustical attenuation at 5 kHz)	Not provided
Transparency (ambient) mode Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Activated with a touch, according to Sennheiser's UK product page. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications	Not provided	Yes

Accessibility features Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes these as patented accessibility features. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless No source recorded.	Braille-guided L/R ear cups; grooved ear pads for eyeglasses	Not provided
App sound controls Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Requires the Sennheiser app on a smartphone; the product page also names it Smart Control Plus. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	Sennheiser Smart Control app: built-in EQ, presets, sound modes (e.g. bass boost) and Sound Personalization
Controls and sensors Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification · Sennheiser describes the touch interface as controlling music, calls, ANC and voice assistants; the manual adds volume (vertical swipe) and switching between ANC and Transparency Mode (double tap), and says the touch pad function can be deactivated in the Smart Control app. The multi-function button is the on/off, voice assistant and pairing button. Wind Noise Reduction is set in the Smart Control app's Active Noise Cancellation section (Off, Auto by default, or Max); the UK page describes automatic wind noise suppression for calls. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser US store — MOMENTUM 4 Wireless product variant data (SKU and UPC per colour)Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	Touch pad on the right ear cup (tap, horizontal and vertical swipe, stretch and pinch gestures) and a multi-function button; Smart Pause pauses playback when the headphones are taken off and resumes when they are put back on; Auto On/Off powers up when picked up and shuts down when not in use; automatic wind noise reduction

In the boxDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · The HD 480 PRO Plus (700500) has a travel case instead of the bag; it is a separate article. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	HD 480 PRO headphones, 3 m coiled cable, PRO headphone bag, quick guide, safety guide	Headphones, USB-C to USB-A cable (approx. 1.2 m), 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm audio cable (approx. 1.2 m), in-flight adapter, carry case

Operating temperatureDifferent Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Manufacturer specification · Operating relative humidity 10 to 80%, not condensing. Sennheiser HD 480 PRO (article 700499) — official UK product page and technical data Sennheiser HD 480 PRO \| HD 480 PRO Plus — product specification sheet (EN) Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	0 to +50 °C	0 °C to +40 °C

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Battery chemistry Sources Sennheiser HD 480 PRO No source recorded. Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless The instruction manual states a built-in rechargeable lithium-polymer battery; the UK product page states 'Built-in Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries 700 mAh'. · Manufacturer specification Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless — official UK product page and specifications Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 (M4AEBT) — instruction manual, version 07/25	Not provided	Conflicting sources

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