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Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless vs Sony WF-1000XM5

What CX Plus True Wireless does better (3) and where WF-1000XM5 wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless
Sennheiser · 2021CX Plus True Wireless
5.9Score
3 advantages≈ $170
vs
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony · 2023WF-1000XM5
7.2Score
3 advantages≈ $170
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls8.5
5.2Battery7.4
3.6Build & features3.8

Why is CX Plus True Wireless better than WF-1000XM5?

  1. Lowest frequency5 Hz vs 20 Hz4×
  2. aptXYes · WF-1000XM5: No
  3. Highest frequency21,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz+5%

Why is WF-1000XM5 better than CX Plus True Wireless?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 12 h+50%
  2. LDACNo · CX Plus True Wireless: Yes
  3. Driver size7 mm vs 8.4 mm+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony WF-1000XM5Sony WF-1000XM5≈ $1707.2
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size7 mm8.4 mm
Lowest frequency5 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency21,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Sensitivity114 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones—6
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h12 h
Battery life with ANC—8 h
Total with charging case24 h24 h
Charging time1.5 h1.5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Wireless charging (case)—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)6 g5.9 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
ColoursBlack, White—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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