Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sony WH-1000XM3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
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 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
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 4.30i 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 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 104.5 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 18 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Type On-cable -
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 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls 3-button remote Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m 1.2 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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