Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II 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 | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 350 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 DT 1990 Pro MK II and Momentum 4 Wireless, the DT 1990 Pro MK II comes out ahead in driver size, while the Momentum 4 Wireless wins on weight / active noise cancellation. Overall, the DT 1990 Pro MK II scores 51.4 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 24.9 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 DT 1990 Pro MK II if you care most about driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver size. The single most decisive one: Driver size — 7.14% more. 45 mm vs 42 mm.
Pick the Momentum 4 Wireless if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, active noise cancellation, multipoint, among others. The single most decisive one: Weight — 57.00 g less. 293 vs 350.
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: Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II or Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless?
Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless leads the current Mars Score by 24.9 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 Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II if…
Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II has the measurable edge on driver size mm.
Choose Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless if…
Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless has the measurable edge on weight g, has anc, has multipoint.
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 Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II wins
- ▲Driver size — 7.14% more. 45 mm vs 42 mm.
Why Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless wins
- ▲Weight — 57.00 g less. 293 vs 350.
- ▲Has Active noise cancellation.
- ▲Has Multipoint.
- ▲Has LDAC.
- ▲Battery life: 60 h vs 0 h.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Type | over-ear | over-ear |
| Weight | 350 g | 293 glead |
| Water resistance | none | none |
Audio
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 45 mmlead | 42 mm |
| Impedanceⓘ | 250 Ωlead | 60 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 102 dB | 106 dBlead |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | false | truelead |
| Transparency mode | false | truelead |
| Spatial audioⓘ | false | false |
Battery
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | Sennheiser - Momentum 4 Wireless |
|---|---|---|
| Battery lifeⓘ | 0 h | 60 hlead |
| Fast chargeⓘ | false | truelead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Beyerdynamic - DT 1990 Pro MK II | 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, DT 1990 Pro MK II or Momentum 4 Wireless?+
Momentum 4 Wireless lasts 60 hours vs 0 hours.
Do DT 1990 Pro MK II or Momentum 4 Wireless have active noise cancellation?+
Momentum 4 Wireless has active noise cancellation; DT 1990 Pro MK II does not.
Which supports LDAC, DT 1990 Pro MK II or Momentum 4 Wireless?+
Momentum 4 Wireless supports LDAC; DT 1990 Pro MK II does not.