Sennheiser HD 4.40 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.40 and Sony WH-1000XM3. 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 4.40 vs. Sony WH-1000XM3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC 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 | Silver
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 Sony WH-1000XM3 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
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)
Volume Limiting Function - Yes
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX)
Frequency Response 18 - 22000 Hz 4 - 40000 Hz Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.40.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 113 dB 104.5 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.40 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Impedance 18 Ohm 16 Ohm
Diaphragm - Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Controls - Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
Cable Length - 1.2 m
Detachable Cable - Yes
Plated Connector - Gold
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant
Sensors - Atmospheric pressure sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Battery Type Headphone battery lithium polymer 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 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Connector Type - USB (power only)
Headphones
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.40 Sony WH-1000XM3
Included Accessories - Carrying case, airplane adapter
Service & Support - Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
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