Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER C20

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM3 and EPOS I SENNHEISER C20. 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.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter
Series - C-series
Height 26.5 cm 20 cm
Width 18.6 cm 16.5 cm
Depth 2.93 cm 5.8 cm
Weight 255 g 200 g EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones.
Colour Black | Silver Black
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 25 m
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Volume Limiting Function Yes -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX) -
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz -
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - 3%
Sensitivity 104.5 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features - EPOS BrainAdapt Technology
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Type - Boom
Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony WH-1000XM3 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Controls Volume, next/previous track, voice assistant, phone button -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1.2 m
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Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant -
Sensors Atmospheric pressure sensor -
Additional Functions Touch panel -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 38 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 38 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 30 hours
Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 200 hours
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Standby Time 200 hours 300 hours EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM3.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Connector Type USB (power only)
Headphones
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM3 EPOS I SENNHEISER C20
Included Accessories Carrying case, airplane adapter Carrying case, charging cable, BTD 800 USB dongle
Service & Support Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - 2 years
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