In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 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 WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | 58 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | 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 | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | Yes | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - neckband | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Balanced armature / dynamic | Dynamic | |
| Ear Cups Type | - | Closed | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Bluetooth Profiles | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, AAC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | - | Sony WI-1000XM2 are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) | - | |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX | Bass Boost | |
| Frequency Response | 3 - 40000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | - | <0.08% | |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW | 110 dB | Sennheiser CX True Wireless have higher sensitivity than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Impedance | 22 Ohm | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 110 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 9 mm | 7 mm | Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
| Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) | - | 1 | |
| Features | - | TrueResponse technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | 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 WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Controls | Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button | - |
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| CABLE | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Cable Type | Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable |
USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm | |
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| Cable Length | 1 m | - | |
| Detachable Cable | Yes | - | |
| Plated Connector | Gold | - |
| FEATURES | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Features | Vibrating call alert | Touch control | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Voice Control | - | Indirect | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony WI-1000XM2 | 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 | 13 hour(s) | 9 hour(s) | Sony WI-1000XM2 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX True Wireless. |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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 | 100 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hour(s) | 1.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX True Wireless recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Connector Type | Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only) |
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| OTHERS | Sony WI-1000XM2 | Sennheiser CX True Wireless |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds | 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPod, Android phone | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 |
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