Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM4

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Sony WH-1000XM4. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Sony WH-1000XM4 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack
Height - 25.2 cm
Width - 7.7 cm
Length - 18.5 cm
Weight - 520 g
Colour Black | White White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue
Earpad Material - Urethane foam
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
High-Resolution Audio - Yes
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wired Wireless, wired
Wireless Technology - Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony WH-1000XM4 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms -
Impedance 18 Ohm -
Diaphragm 32 mm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm Sony WH-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Sony WH-1000XM4 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - HD Noise Canceling Processor QN1, Speak-to-chat technology, Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, CCAW coil, Smart Listening Technology, Personal Noise Cancelling Optimiser, Atmospheric Pressure Optimising
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included - 5
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Controls 3-button remote Volume control, ANC on/off
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Features - Touch control
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - Proximity sensor, touch sensor
Additional Functions - Touch panel
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 38 hour(s)
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 30 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 38 hours
Standby Time - 200 hours
Charging Time - 3 hour(s)
Included Qty - 1
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Sony WH-1000XM4
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m)
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
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