Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser CX Plus and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g Charging case: 35 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | Splashproof, IPX4 | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 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) | 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, aptX, aptX Adaptive | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | Bass Boost | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX Plus. |
| Diaphragm | 7 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX Plus. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | 1 | - | |
| Features | TrueResponse technology | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | 100 - 10000 Hz | - | |
| Microphones Included | 4 | - |
| CABLE | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | - | 12 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours | 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 |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser CX Plus | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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