In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM3 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 | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 17 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earbud: 8.5 g Charging case: 77 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 | Silver | Black | White | |
| Protection | - | Splashproof, IPX4 | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WF-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 20000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.08% | |
| Sensitivity | - | 110 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 6 mm | 7 mm | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | - | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 10000 Hz | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Controls | Noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Features | - | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WF-1000XM3 | 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 | 8 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the Sony WF-1000XM3. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 4.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 4 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 15 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 9 hours |
Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 hours |
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| Standby Time | 15 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WF-1000XM3 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |
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