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Sennheiser vs Sonos
Sennheiser comes out ahead overall.
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Best Sennheiser
Sennheiser Momentum 4 WirelessSuperb battery and comfort, rich sound, but noise cancelling isn't class-bestSuits you if
- You want long listening sessions and rarely want to think about charging
- You care most about rich, balanced sound you can tweak to taste
- You wear glasses or want something comfortable for hours on a plane or at a desk
Best Sonos
Sonos AceSupremely comfortable, strong noise cancelling, with some software quirksSuits you if
- You wear headphones for hours and comfort comes first
- You travel or commute and want long battery life with strong noise cancelling
- You own a compatible Sonos soundbar and want private late-night TV audio
The short version
Sennheiser is the stronger brand for noise cancelling headphones right now. The best single model of the two is the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, which suits you if you want long listening sessions and rarely want to think about charging.
We researched 17 expert reviews, analyzed 42,849 owner ratings and comments across 18 sources for every Sennheiser and Sonos model we cover, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
See the evidence
Brand scoreboardAverage score 79 vs 68 · reliability 49 vs 56
| Sennheiser | Sonos | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Review score | 79 | 68 |
| Experts | 89 | 76 |
| Owners | 85 | 67 |
| Reliability | 49 | 56 |
| Models scored | 1 | 1 |
| Most reliable model | Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless | Sonos Ace |
Averages across scored models. ● marks the better number on each row.
Quick answers
Which is better, Sennheiser or Sonos?
Sennheiser, on balance. Its models do better overall.
Based on: Average Product Review score 79 for Sennheiser vs 68 for Sonos.Which brand is more reliable, Sennheiser or Sonos?
Sonos. Its models are less likely to give you trouble.
Based on: Average reliability 49 vs 56.What is the best Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones?
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless. It suits you if you want long listening sessions and rarely want to think about charging.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Sennheiser models (79).What is the best Sonos noise cancelling headphones?
The Sonos Ace. It suits you if you wear headphones for hours and comfort comes first.
Based on: Highest Product Review score among Sonos models (68).