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Audeze LCD-S20 vs Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION

What LCD-S20 does better (0) and where WH-1000X THE COLLEXION wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Audeze LCD-S20
Audeze · 2025LCD-S20
0 advantages≈ $590
vs
Sony WH-1000X THE COLLEXION
6.4Score
3 advantages≈ $590
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.2

Why is LCD-S20 better than WH-1000X THE COLLEXION?

LCD-S20 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is WH-1000X THE COLLEXION better than LCD-S20?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · LCD-S20: Yes
  2. Weight550 g vs 320 g+72%
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 4 Hz2.5×
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—30 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz4 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance18 Ω48 Ω
Sensitivity93 dB103 dB
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Noise reduction for calls—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Charging time—3.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—6
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight550 g320 g
ColoursBlack—
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