Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser CX Plus. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| 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: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g Charging case: 35 g |
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| Colour | - | White | Black | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX Plus have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX Plus are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | - | 5 - 21000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | - | 7 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Sennheiser CX Plus have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | 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 Plus |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 55 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 (with included charging case): up to 24 hours | |
| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX Plus |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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