Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser CX 400BT. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 37 g
Colour - White | Black
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.1 Sennheiser CX 400BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 5 - 21000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.08%
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm - 7 mm
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Features - Voice alerts, touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sennheiser CX 400BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time - 1.5 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Radio Transmitter Power - 10 mW
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 400BT
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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