Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX True Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X and Sennheiser CX True Wireless. 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

Sony WF-1000X vs. Sennheiser CX True Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
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: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g
Colour Gold | Black Black | White
Protection - Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type - Closed
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WF-1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating - Yes Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Bass Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.08%
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 110 dB
Diaphragm 6 mm 7 mm Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 True Wireless
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 True Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Microphones Included - 4
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Controls Noise-cancellation suspend button -
CABLE Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Cable Type USB cable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm
FEATURES Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Indirect
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 60 mAh
Battery Life 3 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 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 True Wireless
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
OTHERS Sony WF-1000X Sennheiser CX True Wireless
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 (400 mAh)
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
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