Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa vs Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 293 g |
| Driver size | 45 mm | 42 mm |
| Active noise cancellation | false | true |
| Multipoint | false | true |
| LDAC | false | true |
| Battery life | 0 h | 60 h |
Between the ATH-R70xa and Momentum 4 Wireless, the ATH-R70xa comes out ahead in weight / driver size, while the Momentum 4 Wireless wins on active noise cancellation / multipoint. Overall, the ATH-R70xa scores 54.7 and the Momentum 4 Wireless scores 76.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Momentum 4 Wireless is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 21.6 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the ATH-R70xa if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, driver size. The single most decisive one: Weight — 83.00 g less. 210 vs 293.
Pick the Momentum 4 Wireless if audio quality and feature breadth (ANC, codecs, multipoint) are the lead criteria for your purchase. Its strongest claims are active noise cancellation, multipoint, ldac, among others. The single most decisive one: Has Active noise cancellation.
Both ship with comparable spatial audio, water resistance, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Momentum 4 Wireless is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa or Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless?
Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 21.6 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, battery life, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa if…
Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa has the measurable edge on weight g, driver size mm.
Choose Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless if…
Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless has the measurable edge on has anc, has multipoint, supports ldac.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa wins
- ▲Weight — 83.00 g less. 210 vs 293.
- ▲Driver size — 7.14% more. 45 mm vs 42 mm.
Why Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless wins
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Has LDAC.
- ▲Battery life: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 210 glead | 293 g |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mmlead | 42 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 470 Ωlead | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 99 dB | 106 dBlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | truelead |
| Transparency mode | false | truelead |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Audio-Technica - ATH-R70xa | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 0 | 5.2lead |
| Multipointⓘ | false | truelead |
| 3.5mm jack | true | true |
| LDACⓘ | false | truelead |
| aptX HDⓘ | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, ATH-R70xa or Momentum 4 Wireless?+
Momentum 4 Wireless lasts 60 hours vs 0 hours.
Do ATH-R70xa or Momentum 4 Wireless have active noise cancellation?+
Momentum 4 Wireless has active noise cancellation; ATH-R70xa does not.
Which supports LDAC, ATH-R70xa or Momentum 4 Wireless?+
Momentum 4 Wireless supports LDAC; ATH-R70xa does not.