In depth comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Product Type | Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack | Headset - Bluetooth - wireless - USB-A via Bluetooth adapter | |
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| Series | - | C-series | |
| Height | 25.2 cm | 20 cm | |
| Width | 7.7 cm | 16.5 cm | |
| Length | 18.5 cm | - | |
| Depth | - | 5.8 cm | |
| Weight | 520 g | 200 g | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. |
| Colour | White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue | Black | |
| Earpad Material | Urethane foam | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 25 m | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have a greater operating distance than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Full size | On-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | Closed | - | |
| Foldable | Yes | - | Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded. |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless, wired | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | 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 | - | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio | - | |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | 3% | |
| 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 | EPOS BrainAdapt Technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | - | |
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| Type | - | Boom | |
| Microphones Included | 5 | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Controls | Volume control, ANC on/off | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m |
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| Detachable Cable | Yes | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Features | Touch control | - | |
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| 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 C20 |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headset battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 |
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| Standby Time | 200 hours | 300 hours | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 have longer standby time than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Charging Time | 3 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 recharge faster than Sony WH-1000XM4. |
| Included Qty | 1 | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Connector Type | USB (power only) Bluetooth Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WH-1000XM4 | EPOS I SENNHEISER C20 |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) | Carrying case, charging cable, BTD 800 USB dongle | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - parts - 1 year Limited warranty - labour - 90 days |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
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