Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II. 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-1000XM4 vs. EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headset - Bluetooth - wireless
Series - ADAPT 500 Series
Height 25.2 cm -
Width 7.7 cm -
Length 18.5 cm -
Weight 520 g 232 g EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue -
Earpad Material Urethane foam Textured fabric
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 25 m EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4.
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Headphones Form Factor Full size On-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Closed
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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 SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Ambient Sound Mode / Dual Noise Sensor Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio EPOS Voice
Frequency Response - 20 - 20000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.3%
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 108 dB
Diaphragm Aluminium coated LCP - 40 mm -
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 Audio prompts
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Form Factor Built-in -
Type - Boom
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming, MEMS-directional
Noise Cancelling - Yes EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Noise Cancelling Technology - Advanced Noise Control
Frequency Response - 100 - 10000 Hz
Microphones Included 5 4 Sony WH-1000XM4 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable
Detachable Cable Yes -
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
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 Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headset 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
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 46 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 41 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 24 hours
Standby Time 200 hours 81 day EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 3.4 hour(s) Sony WH-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4.
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
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OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 EPOS I SENNHEISER ADAPT 560 II
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) Carrying case, BTD 800 USB dongle
Software Certification - Zoom Certified, Certified for Microsoft Teams, Optimised for Google Meet
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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