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

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and Sennheiser CX True Wireless. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX True Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX True Wireless
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: 6 g
Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g
Colour White Black | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
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 True Wireless.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ Bass Boost
Frequency Response - 5 - 21000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.08%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 110 dB
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 True Wireless
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 True Wireless
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency -
CABLE Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
FEATURES Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
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 True Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sennheiser CX True Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
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 (50% volume): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 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 True Wireless
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 (400 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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