Sennheiser HD 4.30G vs. Sony WH-XB700

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 4.30G vs. Sony WH-XB700 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB700
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 196 g
Colour Black | White Black | Blue
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 4.30G are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE)
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 5 - 22000 Hz Sony WH-XB700 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 103 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm 37 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm 40 mm Sony WH-XB700 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30G.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB700
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB700
Controls 3-button remote Volume
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30G Sony WH-XB700
Cable Type - Headphones cable - detachable - 1.2 m
USB charge cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold Gold
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30G 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 4.30G 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 4.30G Sony WH-XB700
Included Accessories Soft bag -
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year
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