Sennheiser IE 300 vs Sennheiser IE 900
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| SennheiserIE 300 | SennheiserIE 900 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | January 2021 | June 2021 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | In-ear | In-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 7 mm | 7 mm |
| Impedance | 16 ohms | 18 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 7 mm TrueResponse extra wide band (XWB) dynamic driver made in Germany, with a new membrane foil and a resonator chamber, diffuse-field equalised; 6 – 20,000 Hz; 124 dB SPL (1 kHz, 1 Vrms); THD < 0.08% (1 kHz, 94 dB) | 7 mm X3R TrueResponse Extra Wide Band (XWB) dynamic driver with a triple-chamber absorber (Helmholtz resonators); 5 – 48,000 Hz; 123 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 Vrms); THD < 0.05% (1 kHz, 94 dB); diffuse-field equalised |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight (each earbud) | 4 g | 4 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | In-ear, closed; –26 dB attenuation; adjustable flexible ear hooks, TPU-encased; silicone and memory-foam tips (S, M, L) | In-ear, closed; about 26 dB passive attenuation; adjustable TPU-coated ear hooks; silicone and memory-foam tips; aluminium housings milled in Germany |
| Works with | Detachable 1.25 m OFC cable, para-aramid reinforced, with gold-plated Fidelity+ MMCX connectors in recessed 4.8 mm sockets and a 3.5 mm plug; balanced 2.5 mm and 4.4 mm cables sold separately | Gold-plated Fidelity (+) MMCX connectors; para-aramid reinforced OFC cables (about 1.25 m) with 3.5 mm unbalanced, 2.5 mm balanced or 4.4 mm balanced plugs |
| In the box | IE 300 earphones, cable with MMCX connectors and 3.5 mm plug, silicone and memory-foam tips (S, M, L), carry case, cleaning tool, user manuals | IE 900 earphones, 3.5 mm, 2.5 mm and 4.4 mm cables, silicone and foam ear tips, carry case |
