Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX Plus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Sennheiser CX Plus. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX Plus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
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: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g
Charging case: 35 g
Colour Gold | Black White | Black
Protection - Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
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 5.2 Sennheiser CX Plus 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Diaphragm 6 mm 7 mm Sennheiser CX Plus have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000X.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 1
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - TrueResponse technology
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz 100 - 10000 Hz Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) -
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 (with included charging case): up to 24 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 Plus
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX Plus
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 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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