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Baseus Inspire XH1
Best value at about $100, with a huge ANC-off battery
Check price on AmazonTypical price: $100–$150
Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Upgrade for music and wired use, at $200 or less
Check price on AmazonTypical price: $200–$230If you’re weighing the Baseus Inspire XH1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4, buy the XH1 at about $100 (October 2026). The Momentum 4 earns its extra $100 or so only at about $200 or less, and only if you want its lab-verified tuning, aptX Adaptive on an Android phone, or USB-C and passive wired listening. Neither one is the noise-cancelling upgrade over the other.
I’m comparing the Baseus Inspire XH1 (model A02036, launched September 2025, the first and only generation) with the over-ear Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (model M4AEBT, launched August 2022 at $349.95). Sennheiser announced the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless in May 2026, so the Momentum 4 is now the previous generation, but Sennheiser US, Amazon and Best Buy still sell it new. From here on I call them the XH1 and the M4.
For the XH1 on its own, read my Baseus Inspire XH1 review, and see how I rate headphones.
My pick for each kind of buyer:
- Best value, TV and video, iPhones, calls and glasses: the XH1.
- Close music listening at $200 or less, aptX Adaptive phones and wired listening: the M4.
- Commutes and flights: the XH1, narrowly. If quiet is the goal, skip both (see the alternatives).
- The gym: the XH1, only because it costs less to risk. Neither has a confirmed IP rating.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Inspire XH1 | Momentum 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Noise cancelling | Hybrid adaptive ANC, up to -48 dB (Baseus claim) | Hybrid adaptive ANC, 4 mics (no dB claim) |
| Battery (claimed) | 100 h ANC off / 65 h ANC on | Up to 60 h ANC on (no ANC-off figure) |
| Battery (measured) | — | 62 h continuous playback (RTINGS)(measured) |
| Quick charge | 10 min for about 12 h | 10 min for up to 6 h; full charge about 2 h |
| Drivers | 35 mm dynamic, Sound by Bose tuning | 42 mm dynamic |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC (LDAC on Android only) | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive (no LDAC) |
| Multipoint | Yes, 2 devices | Yes, 2 devices (audio from one at a time) |
| EQ | Sound by Bose + 6 presets, 8-band EQ, SoundFit | 5-band EQ, presets, Sound Personalization |
| Spatial audio | Dolby Audio, Music and Cinema modes | No |
| Microphones | 5 mics with AI noise reduction for calls | 4 beamforming mics, wind-noise reduction |
| Wired listening | 3.5 mm AUX (cable included), ANC works wired | 2.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable (passive), USB-C audioBetter |
| Weight | 275 gBetter | 293 g |
| Folding | Cups swivel flat and arms fold upBetter | No, cups swivel flat (What Hi-Fi) |
| Case | Carrying case included | Zip carry case, 2.6 x 7.7 x 8.3 in |
| Water resistance | No IP rating listed by Baseus | Not IP rated |
| List price | $149.99Better | $299.95 ($349.95 at 2022 launch) |
I left battery, noise cancelling, codecs, EQ, mics and multipoint unmarked, because the results split or depend on your phone. The XH1’s measured-battery cell shows a dash because RTINGS hasn’t reviewed it, so the battery section uses two reviewers’ rundowns instead.
The table misses a few differences. The M4 has a wear sensor that pauses music when you take it off (Sennheiser’s manual), and the XH1 has none. The M4 uses a touch pad plus one button; the XH1 uses physical buttons only. The XH1 can’t play while it charges (shown in a Baseus-sponsored video), while the M4 plays and charges over one USB-C cable.
The price gap in October 2026
The XH1 sells for about $100-$150 against a $149.99 list price, and the M4 for about $200-$230 against a $299.95 list ($349.95 at launch). At each pair’s best price the gap is about $100 ($99.99 against $199.99). These are the prices on October 9, 2026, during Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days window, so some may be event prices:
- XH1: $99.99 at Amazon (Cosmic Black and Starlight Off-White, sold by the Baseus Official Store) and Walmart (Black). Baseus US lists $149.99, or $129.99 with its on-page code.
- M4: $199.99 at Best Buy (Black), $229.95 at Amazon (Black, sold by Amazon.com) and $219.90 there in White. Sennheiser US asks $229.95 for six colors and $299.95 for Copper.
XH1 owners report paying $100 or less in sales. The M4 has sold for $199 on Black Friday 2025 and for $179 in a Prime Day sale reported in July 2026.
The XH1 at $100 or less is my default. If the M4 drops to about $200 and one of the M4 reasons in the buy lists below fits you, pay the gap. At $229.95 the gap is $130, and I’d keep the money. If the two ever sit within $80 of each other (the M4 at its $179 sale low against the XH1 at $99.99), music listeners should take the M4.
The XH1 wins on value. It costs about half as much, and the M4’s extra $100 buys refinements in sound and wiring with no extra quiet.
Sound: closer than the price gap suggests
Both pairs ship warm and bass-heavy by default, though WIRED heard neutral bass from the XH1’s Sound by Bose preset.
The M4’s bass is boosted, lab-rated “Very Emphasized” at 6 dB, while its mids and treble track the lab’s target closely, so the overall signature is warm. It also measured the closest of three Sennheisers to SoundGuys’ target curve. Out of the box that bass can sound over-exaggerated and a little boxy, with occasional sibilance that EQ fixes.
The XH1 sounds Bose-like and lightly V-shaped, with punchy, deep bass that leans exaggerated, scooped mids and sub-bass that beats many pricier pairs. The soundstage is fairly wide, but it lacks the refinement of pricier headphones. No lab has fully measured it, and Consumer Reports’ lab notes call it “somewhat bassy and grainy”. Reviewers split on the treble. Four find it short of sparkle, and three of those say the 8-band EQ doesn’t fix it; two others hear it slightly accentuated.
That shared warmth likely explains the buyer who ordered both on Black Friday and couldn’t hear a difference. If you can’t hear one either, your ears are fine.
The M4’s edge is a tuning that labs have verified. Its app pairs a 5-band graphic EQ and presets with Sound Check and Sound Personalization; the XH1’s app has more bands (8) plus the SoundFit hearing test. The XH1’s strength is its default Sound by Bose preset. Bose tuned the sound only and had no part in the noise cancelling, and the XH1 differs only subtly from Bose’s first-generation QC Ultra Headphones.
The XH1’s tuning shifts with ANC. With it on, the bass gets deeper and fuller. WIRED found that noise cancelling boosts the sound, while audioreviews.org found that it veils it. The M4 loses bass when glasses or long hair break the seal.
Both pairs’ measured curves sit on one DHRME graph. The default XH1 curve uses LDAC, Sound by Bose, Bass Boost and ANC, so it shows more bass than you’ll hear with Bass Boost off; the page lets you switch to the Bass Boost off curve. Baseus sponsored that site’s XH1 video, and Sennheiser supplied the samples for its M5 vs M4 comparison.
Can you hear the difference? A 20-minute test for your return window
If you order both, run this before the return window closes.
- Use the same phone and codec. On an iPhone both use AAC. On Android, compare both on AAC first, then each at its best (LDAC on the XH1, aptX Adaptive on the M4).
- Turn off Dolby Audio and Bass Boost on the XH1, and Sound Personalization and any bass mode on the M4.
- Match loudness by ear on one track. The louder pair almost always sounds better.
- Use the same ANC state on both, because the XH1’s tuning shifts with ANC. Compare on against on, then off against off.
- Start with each pair’s default sound, then set each EQ flat.
- Swap every 15-20 seconds and listen to cymbals, “s” sounds, vocals and bass boom.
- Then judge what you can check at home: two hours of comfort, the controls, one call from a noisy street, and the fit with your glasses.
If you still can’t hear a difference, return the M4 and keep the $100.
The M4 wins on sound, for close music listening. Two labs measured its tuning close to their targets, and no lab has done the same for the XH1. For TV, YouTube and casual playlists, the gap shrinks to something the buyer above couldn’t hear.
Noise cancelling and transparency: neither is the ANC upgrade
These two fail in opposite places.
The XH1 handles steady low noise and lets voices through, and its reviews range from middling to excellent. DHRME ranks it tier B, strong on engine noise and weaker on voices (15:34, sponsored by Baseus). CNET graded it B- and found it about half as effective as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), Sony WH-1000XM6 and AirPods Pro 3, and SlashGear’s reviewer couldn’t quiet the engines enough to hear movie dialogue on two transatlantic flights. At the other end, WIRED rated it almost as effective as the Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus and Sony ULT WEAR, and Consumer Reports’ lab notes call its noise reduction excellent. In a long write-up, one owner scores it 5-6 out of 10, against 9 for Sony and Bose flagships. Footsteps also thump inside the cups as you walk.
The M4 does the reverse. It’s strong against chatter and high-pitched noise and weak against low rumble. SoundGuys measured about 76% noise reduction, against about 88% for AirPods Max. Its ANC is average for the class, with Bose ahead (RecordingNOW rates it 8.0 out of 10, What Hi-Fi 4 out of 5). DHRME grades its ANC B, against A for the M5 (Sennheiser supplied the samples), and its transparency S. That puts the M4’s ANC level with the XH1’s tier B, from separate tests about nine months apart.
For transparency, the M4 is the safer bet. Reviews of the XH1’s transparency mode are mixed. Two find it fairly natural, while three report hiss, one finds it over-amplified and one calls it unnatural. Both pairs switch transparency off during calls.
The M4 wins narrowly, on transparency. Noise cancelling itself splits by noise type, with the XH1 better on steady drone and the M4 better on office chatter. If quiet is the main goal, buy neither.
Comfort, fit and build
The XH1 is the lighter, more comfortable pair. It weighs 275 g and the M4 293 g (maker figures; RecordingNOW’s scale read 292.9 g for his M4).
Comfort draws the XH1’s most consistent owner praise, with 46 of 50 Amazon comfort mentions positive, and one reviewer calls it one of the most comfortable headphones he can name. The light clamp is the price you pay. It slips when you tilt your head, lie down or work out (24 of 40 Amazon fit mentions are negative), and the cups get warm.
The M4 is comfortable for travel and office use, and What Hi-Fi gave it 5 out of 5 for comfort. The headband padding can get painful on very long flights, though, and you can’t swap it. The clamp starts firm, which DHRME lists as a con, and it relaxed over three years on RecordingNOW’s pair.
The XH1’s build gets mixed reviews. WIRED found its metal hinges extremely loose, and Galaxus says the cups fold in on their own around your neck and the plastic creaks. Other reviews are kinder, calling the build decent or even excellent for the price. The M4 is mostly plastic, and RecordingNOW finds it short of what $300 should feel like, though his three-year-old pair had no hinge problems.
The XH1’s cups swivel flat and its arms fold up, but its case only takes it unfolded. The M4’s cups swivel flat without folding, and its case measures 2.6 x 7.7 x 8.3 inches (Sennheiser), bulkier than the M5’s.
The XH1 has no dedicated skip button. You hold a volume button to skip, and the skip direction is reversed. The M4 uses a touch pad (swipe, tap, pinch) plus one button. The touch pad sometimes stays dead after power-on until you toggle it in the app (SoundGuys, 3:42), auto-off can shut the headphones down while you’re wearing them (you can switch it off), and a bag can fool the wear sensor.
The XH1 wins on comfort. It’s 18 g lighter, and comfort is its most consistent owner praise. Pick the M4 if a slipping headband would bother you more than a firmer clamp.
Calls and microphones
The XH1 uses 5 mics with AI noise reduction. CNET rated its calls B+ to A- on loud New York streets, though callers sometimes heard a slightly digitized voice. WIRED found your voice steadier than on the Soundcore Space One Pro in quieter places but fading in very loud noise. In a Baseus-sponsored test it stayed clear in about 70 dB of background noise but cut out in wind. The XH1 also has no mute control on the headphones.
The M4 uses 4 beamforming mics with wind suppression, and a press of its button mutes a call (manual). The mic is passable, with mediocre noise handling that trails the Sony WH-1000XM5’s, but it removes wind noise on calls right away. On a wired connection, the mic works only over USB-C. One owner describes calls as “a little tricky”, and a 2.5-year owner reports calls hanging up on their own.
The XH1 wins on calls in street and office noise. Pick the M4 if wind is your main problem or you want a mute button on the headphones.
Battery life: claims vs measured
With ANC on, the M4 lasts as long or longer.
| Model | Claimed, ANC on | Claimed, ANC off | Independent result |
|---|---|---|---|
| XH1 | 65 h (Amazon and Best Buy listings); 50 h (the rating CNET quotes) | 100 h at 50% volume, Bass Boost and Dolby off (Baseus) | No lab test. About 48 h with ANC on; about 55 h on and 70 h off |
| M4 | Up to 60 h (Sennheiser US) | Not published | 62 h; 56 h 21 min |
Two labs put the M4 at 56-62 hours, and two reviewers ran the XH1 down in 48-55 hours. The XH1’s big number applies only with ANC off, so Google’s AI Overview mixes two modes when it hands the XH1 the battery win on its 100-hour figure.
Either way, you’ll charge about once a week. Digital Trends got two to three weeks of heavy listening per XH1 charge, and a 2.5-year M4 owner charges about weekly. Baseus claims 10 minutes of charging gives about 12 hours, while Galaxus got about 4. Sennheiser’s page contradicts itself, with 10 minutes for up to 6 hours in the copy and 5 minutes for 4 hours in the spec block. The M4’s battery isn’t user-replaceable (the M5’s is), and Baseus lists no battery replacement for the XH1.
The M4 wins on battery with ANC on. The XH1’s edge is ANC-off listening, where Baseus claims 100 hours and the tested figure is about 70; Sennheiser publishes no ANC-off figure for the M4.
iPhone, Android, wired listening and the apps
Both connect to two devices at once. The XH1’s multipoint works with LDAC on (shown in a Baseus-sponsored video). The M4 plays audio from one device at a time, and firmware 3.37.3 added a switch to turn multipoint off (Sennheiser). Baseus claims Bluetooth 6.1 for the XH1, and the M4 runs 5.2 with no LE Audio or Auracast. No lab has range-tested the XH1, so I wouldn’t choose on the version number.
For video, the XH1 has an 80 ms Low Latency Mode (a Baseus claim) that can’t run alongside LDAC. The M4 offers aptX Adaptive’s low-latency mode only on compatible devices, and it won’t connect wirelessly to consoles.
Wired and USB-C
The XH1 comes with a 3.5 mm cable, and ANC keeps working wired (manual). With the power off it still plays, but it sounds thin. It has no USB-C audio.
The M4 comes with a 2.5 mm-to-3.5 mm cable and an in-flight adapter. The cable plays with a dead battery (ANC needs charge), and the M4 supports USB-C digital audio with the mic (manual).
Apps and EQ
The Baseus app gives the XH1 its Sound by Bose preset and other presets, a custom 8-band EQ, Bass Boost and the SoundFit hearing test, which needs a Baseus account (OCM Reviews, 6:45, sponsored by Baseus). Turning on Dolby Audio switches the EQ off. The Dolby modes don’t improve the sound, so I’d leave them off. The app covers every Baseus device; on October 9, 2026 the iOS version averaged 4.27 stars from 320 US ratings and the Android version 3.4.
Sennheiser’s Smart Control Plus app gives the M4 a 5-band EQ, presets, Sound Check, Sound Personalization and Sound Zones. RecordingNOW believes Sound Personalization can’t run alongside high-res aptX Adaptive, at least when he last checked (12:26).
The M4 wins on features. USB-C audio, a cable that works with a dead battery, aptX Adaptive and a wear sensor all sit on its side. The XH1 answers with more EQ bands, LDAC that only matters on Android, and a low-latency mode that rests on a Baseus claim.
What owners report after months of use
On October 9, 2026 the XH1 averaged 4.4 out of 5 from 475 Amazon ratings, shared across colors.
- Fit slip is the top complaint (24 of 40 Amazon fit mentions are negative). Owners also cite average ANC and transparency hiss.
- Two reviews found loose hinges, and one owner’s ear cup loosened at the hinge, so Baseus gave that owner a refund. That’s too few reports to call a pattern.
- One owner reports buzzing in every ANC mode except Indoor, and at least two others say they haven’t noticed it.
- Owner reviews on Amazon and elsewhere show no pattern of dead units or battery failures.
The same day the M4 averaged 4.0 out of 5 from 10,574 Amazon ratings (shared across colors), 4.5 from 1,801 at Best Buy and 4.4 from 360 at Sennheiser US, where 49 reviewers got a sample or promotion.
- Headband fabric peeling after about 5-18 months. Owners call it a known issue, one warranty replacement peeled again, and another owner reports the same peeling. Some launch-day owners report no peeling.
- Bluetooth disconnects, from the 2.5-year owner and Amazon’s and Best Buy’s review summaries, plus random power-ons from the same owner.
- One ear cup cutting out or dying at about 1.5-2.5 years, which several owners report. Nobody has published a failure rate.
- Firmware 3.35.6 (November 2025) caused noise after pausing and dropped aptX for some owners, and Sennheiser paused the rollout.
- Amazon showed a “Frequently returned item” badge on the Black M4 listing on October 9, 2026.
Baseus gives the XH1 a 24-month warranty (manual). The Sennheiser US store lists 1 year for the M4, while the manual mentions a 2-year limited warranty for most products, so check the terms where you buy.
The XH1 wins on owner-reported reliability. XH1 owners complain about fit and ANC. M4 owners report peeling, dropouts and dead ear cups, and the M4 carries a shorter US warranty. The XH1 has only been on sale for about a year, so its record is shorter.
Momentum 4 or Momentum 5?
Sennheiser announced the MOMENTUM 5 Wireless on May 26, 2026, at $399.99 (Sennheiser newsroom). Sennheiser claims up to 57 hours with ANC, a user-replaceable battery, Bluetooth 5.4, aptX Lossless, 8 ANC mics and an 8-band EQ for it. None of those M5 claims applies to the M4.
For most people, the discounted M4 is still the better value in 2026. The M5 adds a much slimmer case, and reviewers disagree on how much better it blocks noise. RTINGS calls it a marginal upgrade, with only slightly better isolation and mic noise handling, while RecordingNOW found the ANC noticeably stronger (8.5 against 8.0; Sennheiser sent him the M5 early). On sound, SoundGuys prefers the M4’s tuning (7:17), while RecordingNOW scores the M5 higher (9.3 against 8.8 after EQ).
At October 2026 prices, going from an XH1 to the M5 is a $300 jump that buys better ANC and a smaller case. If ANC is the goal, I’d put that money toward the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) instead.
Alternatives if neither fits
- Better noise cancelling for less than the M4. The Sony ULT WEAR sells for about $130-$148 (October 2026). Its isolation is excellent from plane rumble to chatter, and it lab-tested at 44 hours with ANC on. The Soundcore Space One Pro costs about $140 (October 2026) and has excellent isolation too (the XH1 vs Space One Pro comparison). The Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023) run about $169-$249 (October 2026), with isolation RTINGS rates amazing but only SBC and AAC; Bose replaced them with a 2nd Gen in August 2026 and still sells them new (my XH1 vs Bose QuietComfort comparison).
- The strongest ANC. The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) cost about $369-$449 (October 2026). They beat the M4 on isolation, portability, comfort and mic, while the M4 lasts 62 hours against 37 and has the more complete EQ. See my XH1 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra comparison.
- Also looking at Sony? Read the XH1 vs Sony WH-1000XM4 comparison. New original XM4s now come only from third-party sellers, and the 2026 WH-1000XM4C is a different model.
- Another Sennheiser. The ACCENTUM Plus has clearer treble than the XH1 and aptX Adaptive, though one review found its ANC only a little stronger than the XH1’s. Check its current price against the M4’s before you buy.
- Coming from a Sony WH-CH720N? Read my Sony WH-CH720N review before you upgrade.
- A different budget. My budget headphones buying guide lists the pairs I’d buy at each price.
The value receipts
Here’s how I score each pair, with the price I’d pay.
- Sound
- Warm, V-shaped, deep bass
- Noise cancelling
- Mid-pack; voices leak
- Battery
- Tested 48-55 h, ANC on
- Comfort
- Light clamp, soft pads
- Fit
- Slips when you move
- Calls
- Strong in street noise
- Pay
- $100 or less
Baseus claims 100 h with ANC off. Amazon and Walmart had it at $99.99 on Oct 9, 2026. At the $149.99 list, wait for a sale.
- Sound
- Warm, +6 dB bass
- Noise cancelling
- Weak on low rumble
- Battery
- Lab-tested 56-62 h, ANC on
- Wired
- 2.5 mm passive + USB-C
- Calls
- Mediocre in noise
- Durability
- Headband peel reports
- Pay
- $200 or less
Previous generation since the May 2026 MOMENTUM 5. Best Buy had it at $199.99 on Oct 9, 2026; don't pay $229.95.
Video reviews of each pair
Here’s one credible video review of each pair. I don’t know of one that puts them head to head.
Baseus Inspire XH1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4: which should you buy?
Get the XH1 if
- You mostly watch TV, YouTube or streaming shows
- You're on an iPhone, where both use AAC
- You take calls on noisy streets or in an open office
- You wear glasses or want the lighter, softer fit
- You listen with ANC off and want the 100-hour claim
- You'd rather spend about $100 than $200 or more
Get the M4 if
- You listen to music closely and want a tuning that measures near target
- You want USB-C audio or a cable that plays with a dead battery
- You want music to pause when you take the headphones off
- You'd use aptX Adaptive on an Android phone
- You can buy it for $200 or less
| Use | My pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| TV, YouTube, anime | XH1 | Both sound warm by default; 80 ms low-latency mode (claim) |
| Close music listening | M4 at $200 or less | Lab-measured tuning accuracy, Sound Check and Sound Personalization |
| Commutes and flights | XH1, narrowly | Better on steady drone, lighter and cheaper; the M4 is weak on rumble |
| Gym | XH1, if you must | Cheaper to risk; neither has a confirmed IP rating, and both shift when you move |
| Calls in street or office noise | XH1 | CNET rated calls B+ to A- on loud streets; the M4’s noise handling is mediocre |
| Glasses | XH1 | The M4’s bass drops when glasses break the seal; an XH1 owner reports comfort with glasses |
| Android with aptX Adaptive | M4 | Codec support; LDAC phones already get a high-bitrate codec on the XH1 |
| iPhone | XH1 | Both use AAC, so you’d pay for codecs you can’t use |
| Wired on a laptop or plane | M4 | USB-C audio with the mic, a passive cable and an in-flight adapter |
Buy the XH1 at $100 or less and the M4 at $200 or less, and skip the M4 at $229.95 or more.
Check price on Amazon Check price on AmazonQuestions people ask
Is the Baseus Inspire XH1 good?
Yes, at about $100 (its October 2026 sale price). Comfort is what owners praise most, the sound is warm and bass-heavy, and CNET got about 48 hours with ANC on. Its noise cancelling is average, and the light clamp slips when you move.
Is the Sennheiser Momentum 4 worth the money?
At $200 or less, yes, if you care more about sound and wired options than noise cancelling. RTINGS measured 62 hours of battery. At $229.95 (its Amazon and Sennheiser US price in October 2026) or more I'd skip it, because it's now the previous generation and its ANC trails Sony and Bose flagships.
Is the Sennheiser Momentum 4 better than Bose?
Not for noise cancelling. In RTINGS' tests the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) beat it on isolation, comfort, portability and mic. The Momentum 4 wins on battery (62 hours against 37) and EQ, and it costs less.
Are the Sennheiser Momentum 4 better than AirPods Pro?
Choose the form factor first. The Momentum 4 is a full-size over-ear headphone that lab-tested at 62 hours per charge, and AirPods Pro are earbuds that fit in a pocket.
Will I hear a difference between the XH1 and the Momentum 4?
Maybe not out of the box. Both ship warm and bass-heavy, and one buyer who ordered both heard no difference. The Momentum 4's edge is a tuning that two labs measured close to their targets, and you'll hear it mostly in close music listening.
Do the XH1 and Momentum 4 work well with an iPhone?
Yes. Both connect over AAC and both support two-device multipoint, but the XH1's LDAC and the Momentum 4's aptX Adaptive work only with supported Android phones, so on an iPhone the codec isn't a reason to pay more.
Sources and further reading
Prices and specs checked October 9, 2026.
- Baseus US: Inspire XH1 product page and specs
- Sennheiser US store: MOMENTUM 4 Wireless (specs, colors, price)
- Sennheiser: MOMENTUM 4 Wireless instruction manual (PDF)
- Sennheiser newsroom: Introducing MOMENTUM 5 Wireless (May 26, 2026)
- RTINGS: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless review
- SoundGuys: Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless review
- What Hi-Fi?: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
- DHRME: Momentum 5 vs. 4 vs. HDB 630 (June 2026)
- RTINGS: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review
- CNET: Baseus Inspire XH1 review (David Carnoy, Nov 2025)
- Digital Trends: Baseus Inspire XH1 review (June 2026)
- WIRED: Baseus Inspire XH1 review (Dec 2025)
- Consumer Reports: Baseus Inspire XH1 lab notes
- Galaxus: Baseus Inspire XH1 review with battery rundown (Dec 2025)
- DHRME: Baseus Inspire XH1 vs Sennheiser Momentum 4 frequency response
- RecordingNOW: Sennheiser Momentum 4 Review, 3 Years Later (video, May 2026)
Written by Marius
Audio enthusiast. I've worn a lot of headphones, and I tell you which pair is worth your money and which one isn't.
I check every verdict against lab measurements and long-term owner feedback, and I update pages when prices or models change. How I judge headphones.
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Baseus Inspire XH1 Review: Is It Worth Buying?
At $100 or less, yes. It's the pair I'd buy for long battery life, comfort and calls, but at its $149.99 list price, or if you fly often, I'd buy stronger noise cancelling instead.
ComparisonBaseus Inspire XH1 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Buy the Baseus Inspire XH1 at about $100 (October 2026) for battery life, calls and value. Pay $369 or less for the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen), and only if top-tier noise cancelling for flights and loud commutes is why you're shopping.
ComparisonBaseus Inspire XH1 vs Sony XM4
Buy the Baseus Inspire XH1 new at about $100 for its battery, calls and price. Buy a Sony WH-1000XM4 only renewed, around $170, and only if noise cancelling comes first, because new ones cost $325 to $399 in October 2026.
ComparisonBaseus Inspire XH1 vs Bose QuietComfort
Buy the Baseus Inspire XH1 (about $100 in October 2026) for battery life, calls and Android LDAC. Pay about $70 more for the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2023) if you fly or ride loud trains and want stronger noise cancelling and a lighter fit.