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Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro - Great overall at around $210.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro leads on 6 of 7 measures.

  • Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro
  • Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless
HearWiki score
84
62
Sound
9.1
7.5
Noise cancelling
8.3
-
Battery
7.3
5.0
Calls
8.6
7.0
Value
7.9
6.5
Price (USD)
$210
$180

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro (2026) against Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless (2018). The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 6.1 against 5.0, Top codec LC3 against aptX, LE Audio (LC3) and ANC type Adaptive against None. It also adds Multipoint pairing, Wireless charging, Wear detection and Transparency mode.

  • Galaxy Buds 4 Pro20268 yr newer
  • MOMENTUM True Wireless2018
What differsGalaxy Buds 4 ProMOMENTUM True Wireless

Platform

Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Top codec
LC3
aptX
LE Audio (LC3)
Yes
No
ANC type
Adaptive
None

Everyday features

Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: USB-C.

Specifications

Galaxy Buds 4 ProMOMENTUM True Wireless
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$210
$180
HearWiki score
84
62
Released
2026
2018
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2-driver hybrid
7 mm dynamic
Driver type
hybrid
dynamic
Driver size
11 mm
7 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
5 Hz - 21 kHz
Sound signature
warm
-
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
107 dB/mW
Bluetooth
6.1
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC, Samsung Scalable, LC3
SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
Multipoint pairing
Yes
No
Battery life
7 h
4 h
Battery life (ANC on)
6 h
-
Battery incl. case
30 h
12 h
Full charge time
-
90 min
Quick charge
-
10 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
No
ANC type
adaptive
none
Transparency mode
Yes
No
Companion app
Yes
No
Custom EQ
Yes
No
Wear detection
Yes
No
Controls
touch
buttons
Voice assistant
Bixby
-
Weight
10.2 g
17 g
Case weight
44.3 g
56.6 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
Foldable
No
-
Detachable cable
No
-
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Microphones
6
1
Call noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Call NR technology
-
beamforming

What reviewers said

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro are top-tier wireless earbuds with adaptive noise cancellation and a robust feature set, including LDAC support and multipoint connectivity. They offer a comfortable, IP57-rated design with a long battery life, making them a strong contender for premium listeners.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive ANC
  • Pro:Supports high-quality LDAC codec
  • Pro:Durable IP57 water resistance
  • Con:Pricey at around $250
  • Con:No foldable design for storage
  • Con:Touch controls may be sensitive for some

Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless

These true wireless earbuds deliver a polished, premium feel with strong audio performance and a comfortable fit for many users. The main drawbacks are their bulkier design, limited battery life, and some reliability quirks with controls and connectivity. They offer a decent feature set for the price, but fall short of top-tier rivals in overall endurance and refinement.

  • Pro:Excellent sound quality with dynamic drivers
  • Pro:Comfortable and secure fit for most ears
  • Pro:Premium build and attractive design
  • Con:Short battery life of only 4 hours per charge
  • Con:Bulky shell may not suit smaller ears
  • Con:Connectivity issues can disrupt listening

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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