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HifiMan Svanar wireless vs Sennheiser CX Plus

What Svanar wireless does better (4) and where CX Plus wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar wireless
HifiMan · 2023Svanar wireless
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $170
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Sennheiser CX Plus
Sennheiser · 2021CX Plus
7.4Score
3 advantages≈ $140
9.3Noise control & calls6.0
7.3Build & features2.1

Why is Svanar wireless better than CX Plus?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. LDACYes · CX Plus: No
  3. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 21,000 Hz+67%
  4. Earbud weight (each)8 g vs 12 g+50%

Why is CX Plus better than Svanar wireless?

  1. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 5 Hz2×
  2. aptXNo · Svanar wireless: Yes
  3. Charging time2 h vs 1.5 h+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—7 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz5 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz21,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Microphones—4
Battery & charging
Battery life—24 h
Battery capacity—55 mAh
Charging time2 h1.5 h
Quick charge (claimed)—10 min → 1 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoYes
LDACYesNo
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Google Assistant, Siri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8 g12 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
ColoursSilver—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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