Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX 400BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Sennheiser CX 400BT. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX 400BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 4.26 cm -
Width 10.3 cm -
Depth 2.45 cm -
Weight 6.8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g
Headphones: 6.8 g
Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 37 g
Colour Gold | Black White | Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Sennheiser CX 400BT have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000X.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser CX 400BT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.08%
Max Sound Pressure - 107 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 7 mm Sennheiser CX 400BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Cable Type USB cable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Features - Voice alerts, touch control
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Sennheiser CX 400BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000X.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 hours
Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time 35 hours -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
WIRELESS LINK Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Radio Transmitter Power - 10 mW
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX 400BT
Included Accessories Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU
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