The Sennheiser CX True Wireless seem to offer a host of upgrades without a hefty price hike.
The Sennheiser CX True Wireless are the latest wireless earbuds from the German audio giant. Picking up where the CX 400BT left off, they’re cheaper than their predecessors, in spite of coming with a host of upgraded features that include a longer battery life and better connectivity. The CX 400BT were already a very accomplished set of true wireless earbuds, offering an expansive sound and good touch controls – and it looks like the CX True Wireless are improved in nearly every way. We’ve only spent a short time getting to know the new Sennheiser buds, but we’re impressed so far – even if we do find them a little uncomfortable for our ears. We’ll be posting our full review soon, but in the meantime, you can read our initial thoughts on the Sennheiser CX True Wireless below. The Sennheiser CX True Wireless will be available to buy from July 8 for $129.95 / £119.99 / AU$199.95. That makes them cheaper than their predecessors by a considerable margin; the Sennheiser CX 400BT cost $199 / £169 / AU$299 when they launched in September 2020. They’re also less expensive than the Apple AirPods – unless you can find a real good deal on the popular wireless earbuds. Cheaper wireless earbuds are available, though few come with the respect a name like Sennheiser commands. Check out models like the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 if you’re on a strict budget. The price of the new Sennheiser buds puts them in direct competition with the Cambridge Audio Melomania Plus – a pair of wireless earbuds that we awarded a full five stars, thanks to their excellent audio performance and easy controls. The design of the Sennheiser CX True Wireless doesn’t deviate very far from the previous model, with a rather functional look that will appeal to minimalists – though it might turn off anyone who wants a little bling from their earbuds. Available in matte black or white, the earbuds themselves sport large, square housings that are engraved with the Sennheiser logo. These housing are touch-sensitive, allowing you to control your music playback and calls, as well as letting you summon your device’s voice assistant.
