Sennheiser HD 4.20s vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.20s and Sony WH-XB700. 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 HD 4.20s vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 196 g
Colour Black Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, aptX
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.20s are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response - 5 - 22000 Hz
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance - 37 Ohm
Diaphragm - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Controls 1-button remote Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 30 hour(s)
Standby Time - 300 hours
Charging Time - 4 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.20s Sony WH-XB700
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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