Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX 150BT

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser CX 150BT. 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

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Sennheiser CX 150BT Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g 12 g Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour - Black | White
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Frequency Response - 17 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 0.5%
Impedance - 28 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 100 dB
Features Apple H1 chip -
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - On-cable
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming Omni-directional
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track 3-button remote
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 10 hour(s) Sennheiser CX 150BT lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
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Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Sennheiser CX 150BT
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L)
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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