Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sony WH-1000XM5. 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 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - 3.5 mm jack
Weight - 250 g
Colour Black | White Black | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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 Sony WH-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm 30 mm Sennheiser HD 4.30i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WH-1000XM5.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising, Microsoft Swift Pair, Speak-to-Chat
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 8
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - detachable - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 32 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 24 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 32 hours
Charging Time - 3.5 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM5
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, USB charge cable, headphones cable (1.2 m)
Compliant Standards - JEITA
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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