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Sennheiser CX 400 vs Sennheiser CX 500

Sennheiser CX 400 Headphones
Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500 Headphones
Sennheiser CX 500
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
14
4.1 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
66 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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8
8 editorial reviews
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User rating
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
32
4.0 out of 5
32 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
12 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
3 %

Full Comparison

Technical details

Sennheiser CX 400Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500Sennheiser CX 500
Sound outputStereoStereo
StyleIn-EarIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
Magnet materialNeodymiumNeodymium

Design

Sennheiser CX 400Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500Sennheiser CX 500
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Blue
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Red
  • Silver
  • White
  • Black
  • Black,Silver
  • White
Attachment typeEar canalEar canal

Dimensions

Sennheiser CX 400Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500Sennheiser CX 500
Weight1.9 oz0.14 oz

Sound

Sennheiser CX 400Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500Sennheiser CX 500
Impedance16.0 Ω16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 113< 113
Total harmonic distortion (THD)0.2 %0.2 %

Connectivity

Sennheiser CX 400Sennheiser CX 400
Sennheiser CX 500Sennheiser CX 500
Cable length0.61.1

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Sennheiser CX 400