Sennheiser CX True Wireless: High-Quality Audio

Many of the true wireless earphones we test these days are built with noise cancelation or exercise in mind.

- TIM GIDEON

That’s great, but you typically pay a premium for active noise cancelation or a fully waterproof, gym-friendly build. Sennehsier’s CX True Wireless earphones take a different approach. They lack a wide array of extra features and stick to the basics— namely, audio quality. They support high-quality AAC and AptX Bluetooth codecs, which is uncommon in this price range, and they let you customize the sound signature via app with adjustable EQ. That makes the Sennheiser CX True Wireless earphones an excellent audio-first true wireless option, especially if you’re shopping on a strict budget.

SIMPLE BUT STYLISH

Available in black or white, the CX True Wireless earpieces look streamlined and simple, with a slightly boxy shape that helps provide a secure fit without ear fins. The finish may look matte, but it’s slippery, so it’s easy to send the earpieces flying when placing them in your ears or taking them out of the case.

Touch-sensitive outer panels on either earpiece control the various basic functions. A single tap on either controls playback or answers calls, a double tap controls track navigation (left ear for backward, right ear for forward), a triple tap summons your mobile device’s voice assistant, and a long hold adjusts the volume (left ear for down, right ear for up).

The charging case is short but wide, with a flip-top lid and a single status LED on the front panel. The included USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable connects to the USB-C port on the back panel. Four pairs of silicone ear tips in various sizes are also included.