Sennheiser CX True Wireless

Affordable price ; Good seal and comfort ; Improved battery life over CX 400BT

No ANC ; Competition has caught up ; Choppy connectivity in busy signal areas

“They pack some of the best sound you'll find in an affordable set of earbuds.”

Excellent app support ; EQ optimisation ; Neat extra features

Timing issues ; Bass lacks refinement ; Treble harshness

Interesting in-app features add value for money, but the sonic tuning needs work if Sennheiser’s most affordable proposition is to challenge at this level

Expansive sound Improved battery life Upgraded connectivity

Uncomfortable for smaller ears Battery life could be longer Bulky case

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless seem to be a worthy upgrade compared to their predecessors; despite this, they’re even cheaper than the CX 400BT and many other true wireless earbuds on the market.

Rich, bass-forward sound with high-frequency definition ; Adjustable EQ ; Water-resistant build ; Excellent battery life

In-canal fit can alter sound signature ; EQ could offer more precise control

Sennheiser's audiophile-friendly CX True Wireless earphones offer good battery life and high-quality audio performance for a refreshingly affordable price.

Good value ; Solid sound ; Strong battery life

Slightly low-quality build ; No active noise-cancelling ; Middling comfort

If you're looking for earbuds on a medium budget, these are a great option that will last days at a time, although they might not feel like the highest-quality bit of tech you own.

Restrained, stylish design ; Reliable fit ; Long battery life ; IPX4 water resistance ; Decent sound quality

No Active Noise Cancellation ; Poor call quality ; Too bulky for small ears ; Hit-and-miss touch controls ; No “find my earbuds” feature

The CX True Wireless earbuds get you signature Sennheiser sound, but sacrifice too much in the process. They are hard to recommend over their more feature-rich competition.

Assertive, engaging sound ; Great interface and usability ; Half-decent battery life

Too bulky for all ear sizes ; Can get quite edgy at serious volume ; Half-decent battery life

More true wireless earbud for your money than is usual – and mostly in a good way

Decent microphone noise handling capability. Comprehensive control scheme. Minimal audio leakage. Great build quality. Excellent isolation against ambient chatter and high-pitched background noise. Stable, breathable fit. Full-featured companion app.

Bulky design protrudes from the ear. Poor mic recording quality. Struggle to block out bass-range ambient noise. Compact soundstage. No multi-device pairing.

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless are okay for neutral sound. Out-of-the-box, they have a somewhat warm, bass-heavy sound profile that adds thump and rumble to EDM and hip-hop tracks but can muddy some vocals and lead instrumentals. Their underemphasized...

Decent sound quality

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless aren’t perfect, with issues in the high range audio, battery life concerns, and a lack of features like wireless charging and ANC holding them back from being great. If you want the perfect thing for a specific use case,...