Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 400BT and Sony WF-1000XM5. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 6 g Charging case: 37 g |
Charging case: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g |
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| Colour | White | Black | Black | Silver | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Bone Conduction Technology | - | Yes | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM5 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Multi Noise Sensor technology | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 5 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony WF-1000XM5 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.08% | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 107 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | 7 mm | 8.4 mm | Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
| Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Controls | Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset | - |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Features | Voice alerts, touch control | - | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
| Sensors | - | Head tracking sensor, bone sensor |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | 55 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 7 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX 400BT. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | - | |
| Included Qty | 2 | - |
| WIRELESS LINK | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Radio Transmitter Power | 10 mW | - |
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| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser CX 400BT | Sony WF-1000XM5 |
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| Included Accessories | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) | Charging case, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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| Compliant Standards | Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU | IPX4 |
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