Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | - | 255 g | |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| 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, aptX HD, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | |
| Noise Isolating | Yes | - | Sennheiser HD 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 18 - 20000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30G. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 104.5 dB/mW | |
| Impedance | 18 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | 32 mm | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Omni-directional | - | |
| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Sensitivity | -44 dBV/Pascal | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 1.4 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
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| Sensors | - | Atmospheric pressure sensor | |
| Additional Functions | - | Touch panel |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Battery Type | - | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | - | 38 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours |
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| Standby Time | - | 200 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 3 hour(s) | |
| Included Qty | - | 1 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 4.30G | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | Soft bag | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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