Sennheiser HD 2.20s vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 2.20s and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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

Sennheiser HD 2.20s vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Series HD 2.0 -
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 246 g 520 g Sennheiser HD 2.20s are lighter than Sennheiser HD 2.20s headphones.
Colour Black White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor On-ear Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 18000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 117 dB -
Impedance 26 Ohm -
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls Volume, answer/end, play/pause Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 2.20s Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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