Sennheiser CX 7.00BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 7.00BT and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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

Sennheiser CX 7.00BT vs. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g
Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour Black Black | Silver
Protection - Water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology - Yes
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.3 Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX 7.00BT.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 17 - 21000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX 7.00BT.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - 8.4 mm
Features - Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
CABLE Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Cable Type USB charge cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Head tracking sensor, bone sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 170 mAh -
Battery Life 10 hour(s) 12 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX 7.00BT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Connector Type - Bluetooth
OTHERS Sennheiser CX 7.00BT Sony WF-1000XM5
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, 4 ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large) Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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