Side by side comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 559 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 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - wired | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | |
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| Series | HD 5 | - | |
| Height | - | 26.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 18.6 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.93 cm | |
| Weight | - | 255 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Recommended Use | - | Portable electronics | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser HD 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | Full size | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Ear Cups Type | Open | 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) | |
| Volume Limiting Function | - | Yes | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | |
| Frequency Response | 14 - 26000 Hz | 4 - 40000 Hz | Sony WH-1000XM3 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 559. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.2% | - | |
| Sensitivity | 108 dB/Vrms | 104.5 dB/mW | Sennheiser HD 559 have higher sensitivity than Sony WH-1000XM3. |
| Impedance | 50 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Diaphragm | - | Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser HD 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser HD 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Controls | - | Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser HD 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - 3 m | USB-C charge cable - detachable Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m |
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| Cable Length | 3 m | 1.2 m | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | Yes | |
| Plated Connector | - | Gold |
| FEATURES | Sennheiser HD 559 | 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 559 | 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 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm) | USB (power only) Headphones |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser HD 559 | Sony WH-1000XM3 |
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| Included Accessories | - | Carrying case, airplane adapter | |
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| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - labour - 90 days Limited warranty - parts - 1 year |
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