Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX Plus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Sennheiser CX Plus. 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 Pro (2nd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX Plus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 3.09 cm -
Width 2.18 cm -
Depth 2.4 cm -
Weight 5.3 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g Earbud: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g
Charging case: 35 g
Colour White White | Black
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2 Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX Plus.
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 Yes Both headphones 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip TrueResponse technology
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control -
Additional Functions Wireless audio sharing -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 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 Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX Plus
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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