Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Sennheiser HD 560S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Sony WH-1000XM4 and Sennheiser HD 560S. Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs. Sennheiser HD 560S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless, wired - NFC - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Height 25.2 cm -
Width 7.7 cm -
Length 18.5 cm -
Weight 520 g 240 g Sennheiser HD 560S are lighter than Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones.
Colour White | Black | Silver | Midnight blue -
Earpad Material Urethane foam Velour
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
High-Resolution Audio Yes -
SOUND QUALITY Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sony WH-1000XM4 can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless, wired 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 -
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Signature Sound
Frequency Response - 6 - 38000 Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.05%
Sensitivity - 110 dB/Vrms
Impedance - 120 Ohm
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 -
MICROPHONE Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphones Included 5 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Controls Volume control, ANC on/off -
CABLE Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable
Audio cable - OFC - L shaped / mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm - 1.2 m
Headphones cable - detachable - 3 m
Cable Length - 3 m
Detachable Cable Yes Yes
FEATURES Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
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 Sennheiser HD 560S
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
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Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 3 hour(s) -
Included Qty 1 -
CONNECTIONS Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Connector Type USB (power only)
Bluetooth
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.35 mm)
OTHERS Sony WH-1000XM4 Sennheiser HD 560S
Included Accessories Carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, headphones cable (1.2 m), USB-C cable (0.2m) 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts - 1 year
Limited warranty - labour - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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