Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect 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 300 PROtect vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight 297 g 520 g Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect are lighter than Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect headphones.
Colour - White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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 Yes Both headphones 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 6 - 25000 Hz -
Max Input Power 500 mW -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.1% -
Sensitivity 108 dB -
Impedance 64 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
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls - Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - 1.55 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.55 m -
Detachable Cable - Yes
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Features EPOS ActiveGard 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 300 PROtect 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 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 300 PROtect Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories 6.3 mm (1/4") stereo adapter Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support - Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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