Sennheiser CX Plus
Support for aptX adaptive codec ensures high-resolution wireless audio, and these earbuds deliver up to 24 hours of total battery life with the case. The ergonomic design and multiple ear tip sizes provide a secure, all-day fit, while IPX4 splash resistance adds durability for active use. Best for commuters who prioritize effective active noise cancellation and clear Sennheiser sound on the move.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
active noise cancellation Yes
bluetooth version 5.2
battery life hours 8
case battery hours 24
water resistance IPX4
82 Overall Score
Price $180
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Freq Min | 5 |
| Freq Max | 21000 |
| Impedance | 32 |
| Sensitivity | 114 |
| Max SPL | 114 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | single mic ANC per earbud |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | No |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 8 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Fast Charging | 10 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 24 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Capacity | 55 |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Volume Limiting | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sennheiser CX Plus | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Case Battery Hours | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 24 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sennheiser CX Plus | 90.8 | 84.3 | 81.4 | 97.9 | 78.7 | 94.6 | 50 | 84.4 | 58.1 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-K Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 81.4 | 99.1 | 82.9 | 73.3 | 92 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.5 | 97.5 | 98.9 | 93.6 | 77.8 | 94.6 | 80 | 99.6 | 89.8 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 99.8 | 81.4 | 89.2 | 80 | 73.3 | 80 | 99.2 | 80.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 97.5 | 92.1 | 81.4 | 97 | 49.4 | 94.6 | 92 | 98.1 | 89.8 |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 Compare | 97.5 | 84.3 | 98.9 | 91.5 | 80 | 94.6 | 31.6 | 99.6 | 99.4 |
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