Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Sennheiser CX Plus

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 and Sennheiser CX Plus. 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-1000XM4 vs. Sennheiser CX Plus Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Earbud: 5.9 cm x 3.38 cm x 4.23 cm / 6 g
Charging case: 35 g
Colour Black | Silver White | Black
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant Splashproof, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 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 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Bass Boost
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 5 - 21000 Hz Sennheiser CX Plus offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Diaphragm 6 mm 7 mm Sennheiser CX Plus have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM4.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 1
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat TrueResponse technology
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included 2 4 Sennheiser CX Plus have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Controls Tap control -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life 12 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sennheiser CX Plus
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years
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