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Apple AirPods 3 vs Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1

What AirPods 3 does better (1) and where CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods 3
Apple · 2021AirPods 3
5.1Score
1 advantage≈ $120
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Sennheiser CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1
1 advantage≈ $110
3.7Battery5.0

Why is AirPods 3 better than CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.4 g vs 12 g2.2×

Why is CX 400BT True Wireless CX400TW1 better than AirPods 3?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 7 h+17%
Specifications

Side by side

Apple AirPods 3Apple AirPods 3≈ $1205.1
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—7 mm
Lowest frequency—5 Hz
Highest frequency—21,000 Hz
Sensitivity—107 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYes—
Adaptive ANCYes—
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Microphones2—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h7 h
Battery life with ANC5 h—
Total with charging case30 h—
Charging time—1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version55.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.4 g12 g
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
Features
Wear detection (auto pause)Yes—
Hands-free calls—Yes
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