Sennheiser CX CX 400-II
The dynamic drivers with neodymium magnets deliver a natural, detailed sound signature that stands out in its price class. Its superior in-ear fit provides high passive noise attenuation and the integrated volume control adds convenient playback management. These wired earphones are best for budget-conscious listeners seeking a significant audio upgrade from stock earbuds for their MP3 players or phones.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
27 Overall Score
Price £23
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (9th percentile)
- Below average mic (9th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)
- Below average sound (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
65/100Our AI sentiment read
Based on 11 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Impedance | 16 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser CX CX 400-II | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore P31i P31i | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 | Nothing Buds Buds 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 26 | 54 | 50 | 30 | 55 |
| Water Resistance | - | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | false |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser CX CX 400-II | 28.8 | 8.7 | 33.5 | 26.7 | 46.1 | 71.2 | 15.8 | 8.5 | 54.4 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 98.7 | 91.5 | 71.6 | 93.1 | 78.5 | 99.6 | 86.7 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.2 | 97.4 | 99.3 | 86.7 |
| Soundcore P31i P31i Compare | 88.1 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 96.4 | 93.4 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 84.7 | 86.7 |
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 Compare | 96.6 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 75.4 | 82.8 | 71.2 | 78.5 | 96.8 | 75.7 |
| Nothing Buds Buds 2 Compare | 91.8 | 96.6 | 90.8 | 66.7 | 96 | 71.2 | 91.7 | 86.6 | 86.7 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From £23
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May 30, 2026 £23
Usage Scores
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