A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec Earbuds or Headphones team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for exceptional sound quality and can invest in a premium product, go for the Sennheiser IE600, as they offer the best class sound and stronger build quality, but note that they don't have a microphone for calls. Conversely, the Sennheiser CX300S, while cheaper, offer fair sound quality and good noise isolation; however, they lack a detachable cable and the overall sound is not as superior as the IE600. If you're on a budget and want a pair of earbuds for a mix of casual listening and TV without spending much, the CX300S would be a suitable choice. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
- Good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser IE600
- Very good for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.9
8.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is very good for music, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Gaming
6.1
6.7
The Sennheiser IE600 and Sennheiser CX300S are both only fair for gaming, though the Sennheiser IE600 is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
4.7
5.4
The Sennheiser IE600 and Sennheiser CX300S are both poor for podcasts and audiobooks, though the Sennheiser IE600 is somewhat better.
TV and Video
7.3
9.3
The Sennheiser IE600 is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser CX300S is good.
Cost
$50
$600
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Sennheiser CX300S has a price of $50 and the Sennheiser IE600 costs $600.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Sennheiser IE600 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality.
Let Us Help Find Your Perfect Headphones
Find your new headphones
Key similarities
Phone Calls
3.0
3.5
The Sennheiser IE600 and Sennheiser CX300S are both poor for phone calls.
Noise Reduction
7.0
7.0
The Sennheiser CX300S and Sennheiser IE600 are both good for noise reduction.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Sennheiser CX300S and the Sennheiser IE600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser CX300S | Sennheiser IE600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$50 | $600 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2019 | June 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 3.1/10 | 3.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.1/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.4/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.2/10 | 4.6/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 12 Grams | 6 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Sennheiser CX300S
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Major HiFi
Carroll Moore | April 2019
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
Sennheiser IE600
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"If you've got the bucks, the Sennheiser IE 600 is a nice, upscale set of in-ear monitors made of a lightweight metal with an unusual texture. It comes with a suite of extras, and performs well at virtually every task."
Get a great deal on the Sennheiser CX300S or the Sennheiser IE600
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
Earbuds or Headphones guides you might be interested in
More comparisons for you
Compare Sennheiser CX300S vs. Sennheiser HD 400S
VS
Compare Sennheiser CX300S vs. JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless
VS
Compare Sennheiser CX300S vs. JBL Tune 660NC
VS
Compare Sennheiser IE600 vs. HifiMan Arya Stealth
VS
Compare Sennheiser IE600 vs. Master & Dynamic MW75-Neuro
VS
Compare Sennheiser IE600 vs. Apple Airpods Max
VS
FAQs
FAQs about earbuds and headphones
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
122,900
Recommendations made
18,435
Consumer hours saved
About the Earbuds or Headphones team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Luis Torres
Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.
Featured in
