In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 3rd generation | - | |
| Height | 3.079 cm | - | |
| Width | 1.826 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.921 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.28 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | Earbud: 6 g Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 37 g |
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| Colour | - | Black | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Apple AirPods (3rd generation). |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | - | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Adaptive EQ | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | - | 5 - 21000 Hz | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.08% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 7 mm | |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | 2 | 4 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a built-in microphone. |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri, Google Assistant | |
| Sensors | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 60 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 |
Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
| Charging Time | - | 1.5 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - | |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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