Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM4 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Sennheiser
Sony
Product name
CX True Wireless
WF-1000XM4
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
8,1 hours
Battery life
6,0 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
27,0 hours
Battery life with case
24,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
15,0 minutes
Chargetime
5,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
1,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
Yes
ANC
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
1
Quantity
2
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Audio
Driver
Driver
7 mm
Driver
6 mm
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
-
Left
Yes
Right
Right
-
Right
Yes
Essays
Amount
Amount
4
Amount
3
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX4
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
No
Antibacterial
No
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
No
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
No
Pulse measurement
-

Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the CX True Wireless from Sennheiser and the Sony WF-1000XM4.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The Sennheiser CX True Wireless trumps with a better battery life of up to 8,1 hours. The battery life of the Sony WF-1000XM4 is up to 6,0 hours. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the Sennheiser CX True Wireless* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 27,0 hours. The Sony WF-1000XM4 comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 24,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

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Noise Cancelling: ANC

The active noise cancellation function is becoming increasingly important, but this is by far not supported by every headphone. Here we have Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC) on board for both headphones, Sennheiser CX True Wireless and Sony WF-1000XM4.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. Unlike the Sennheiser CX True Wireless, the Sony WF-1000XM4* with 2 pieces per side offers more. The Sennheiser CX True Wireless has 1 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

On the subject of Bluetooth, we don't have any differences between the Sennheiser CX True Wireless and Sony WF-1000XM4. Both TWS headphones run via Bluetoot 5.2. In general, a newer version is always better. Here, the Bluetooth affects the quality of the transmission and the energy consumption.

Driver size of the headphones

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The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). Here, the Sennheiser CX True Wireless with a driver size of 7 mm performs better. With the Sony WF-1000XM4 the driver size is 6 mm.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.

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