Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Sony WF-1000XM6 (#3) vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 (#4): in our Earbuds for Music scoring the Sony WF-1000XM6 totals 8.9/10 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 8.8/10, the Sony WF-1000XM6 leading on Comfort and Value and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 on Codec Support.
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TopsFive comparison scores
Side by side
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $298 | $179 |
| Driver | 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X | 7mm TrueResponse transducer |
| Processor | QN3e HD Noise Canceling | — |
| Codecs | LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, LC3 |
| Battery | Up to 24h total (NC on) | 7.5h / 30h total |
| ANC | ~25% stronger than XM5 | — |
| Frequency Response | — | 5Hz-21kHz |
| THD | — | 0.08% at 94dB |
How they differ in real use
Built from our earbuds music scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Sony WF-1000XM6 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 made our Top 5 Earbuds for Music, at #3 and #4. Sony's 2026 refresh of the mainstream audiophile favorite—the same 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X with a new QN3e processor delivering roughly 25% stronger ANC and a slimmer case, replacing the outgoing WF-1000XM5. Natural, vocal-forward signature with aptX Lossless for CD-quality wireless streaming, now regularly discounted to around $179.
We score earbuds for music on Sound Quality (40%), Codec Support (20%), Soundstage (15%), Comfort (15%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Sony WF-1000XM6 totals 8.9 out of 10 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 8.8. The widest gap is Codec Support, where the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 scores 9.5 against 9 for the Sony WF-1000XM6 — lDAC, aptX Lossless, hi-res. Comfort also separates them: 9 for the Sony WF-1000XM6 versus 8.5 for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Driver — 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X on the Sony WF-1000XM6 versus 7mm TrueResponse transducer on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4; Codecs — LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3 on the Sony WF-1000XM6 versus aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, AAC, LC3 on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4; Battery — Up to 24h total (NC on) on the Sony WF-1000XM6 versus 7.5h / 30h total on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4.
Pricing as of August 5, 2026: $298 for the Sony WF-1000XM6 and $179 for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, a $119 difference in the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4's favor. Owners praise the Sony WF-1000XM6 for strongest ANC yet in the XM line (QN3e processor) and 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X carryover with new tuning; the most common complaint is $30 pricier than the outgoing XM5 at launch. Owners praise the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 for 7mm TrueResponse transducers and 0.08% THD (among lowest tested); the most common complaint is expensive.
Sony WF-1000XM6
- Strongest ANC yet in the XM line (QN3e processor)
- 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X carryover with new tuning
- LDAC hi-res support
- 11% slimmer, pill-shaped case
- $30 pricier than the outgoing XM5 at launch
- Touch controls can be finicky
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
- 7mm TrueResponse transducers
- 0.08% THD (among lowest tested)
- aptX Lossless support
- Best transparency mode in class
- Expensive
- Bulkier than competitors
- App could be better
Which should you buy?
The Sony WF-1000XM6 is the better fit for everyday listeners wanting the latest ANC and those wanting best ANC + sound balance — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Comfort and Value. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is the better fit for vocal and acoustic enthusiasts and those wanting natural timbre, and the stronger choice if Codec Support matters more to you than the overall score. If the $119 saving matters more than Codec Support, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is the better value. The Sony WF-1000XM6 is a poor fit for pure audiophiles; the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is a poor fit for budget shoppers.
Choose the Sony WF-1000XM6 if
- Everyday listeners wanting the latest ANC
- Those wanting best ANC + sound balance
- Commuters
Skip it if
- Pure audiophiles
- Those wanting longest battery
Choose the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 if
- Vocal and acoustic enthusiasts
- Those wanting natural timbre
- CD-quality streaming
Skip it if
- Budget shoppers
- Those wanting smallest earbuds
Common questions
Is the Sony WF-1000XM6 better than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4?
In our Earbuds for Music ranking the Sony WF-1000XM6 scores higher overall, 8.9 to 8.8, with the biggest advantage in Codec Support. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 is stronger on Codec Support, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Sony WF-1000XM6 cost than the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4?
$119 more as of August 5, 2026: $298 for the Sony WF-1000XM6 against $179 for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure. What the extra buys is mostly Codec Support — 9.5 versus 9 in our scoring.
What is the main difference between the Sony WF-1000XM6 and the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4?
The headline spec difference is Driver: 8.4mm Dynamic Driver X on the Sony WF-1000XM6 versus 7mm TrueResponse transducer on the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. In use, the gap that matters most is Codec Support (9 vs 9.5 in our scoring): lDAC, aptX Lossless, hi-res.