In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT and Sony WF-1000XM4. 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 | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 31.85 cm | - | |
Width | 4.52 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.43 cm | - | |
Weight | 15.07 g | 41 g | Sennheiser CX SPORT are lighter than Sennheiser CX SPORT headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earphone: 7.3 g | |
Colour | - | Black | Silver | |
Earpad Material | - | Polyurethane foam | |
Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | Water-resistant | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony WF-1000XM4 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) | |
Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony WF-1000XM4 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 | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX SPORT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM4. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 112 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 6 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
Features | - | Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - | |
Microphone Operation Mode | - | Omni-directional | |
Microphones Included | - | 2 |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Controls | 3-button remote | Tap control |
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CABLE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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FEATURES | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa | |
Sensors | - | Proximity sensor, bone sensor |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 12 hour(s) | Sony WF-1000XM4 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
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Included Accessories | USB charging cable, cable clip, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), 3 pairs of ear sleeves (S, M, L), neoprene pouch | USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips | |
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Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |