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General

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Series

HD1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026HD series audiophile headphones

1000X1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

5091441Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Article number (SKU) 509144

WH-1000XM41Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

4044155257267, 6151043561467Maker product pageus.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The page data carries barcode 615104356146, which matches the Target UPC. This is the US code.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026UPC 615104356146 (US)13Retailer pagecomparateur-gamer.fr/prix/sennheiser-hd-560s-4044155257267Read 10 October 2026EAN 4044155257267 with reference 509144 (EU)

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

24 September 20208Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026Press release dated 24 September 2020

6 August 20204Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Sold on the maker US store.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Sony WH-1000XM316Reviewwhathifi.com/news/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-headphones-officially-unveiledRead 23 October 2026What Hi-Fi says the WH-1000XM4 replace the WH-1000XM3 and calls the XM3 their predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Sony WH-1000XM517Reviewengadget.com/sony-wh-1000xm5-review-160045478.htmlRead 23 October 2026Engadget calls the WH-1000XM5 the follow-up to the WH-1000XM4.18Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-WH-1000XM5-Revised-WH-1000X-headphones-arrive-nearing-the-US-400-mark-with-better-noise-cancellation-more-microphones-and-a-bulkier-design.619279.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the WH-1000XM5 the new generation of WH-1000X headphones and an upgrade over the WH-1000XM4.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$199.953Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026MSRP $199.95 USD4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Price $199.95 USD, MSRP $199.95

$349.994Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026US maker MSRP 349.99 USD. August 6 was announcement/preorder. Actual August retail comes from the retrospective review. Unproved EUR tax scope omitted.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€1995Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Review last updated 2020-10-20: for 199 euros you get the headphones. Price as published by the reviewer, VAT included. No maker EUR source was found.8Press releasenewsroom.sennheiser.com/reveal-the-truth-in-your-music-340313Read 10 October 2026States 199 EUR (MSRP) for Europe, available from 29 September 2020. Replaces the reviewer figure as the stronger source.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, EU1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026US store page with USD pricing. The 2020 press release gives the European price and date.

US4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black6Maker product pagejp.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Page shows Color: Black

Black, Platinum Silver, Midnight Blue, Silent White4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 20265Press releasesony.eu/presscentre/sony-launches-new-limited-edition-wh-1000xm4-silent-whiteRead 5 October 2026April 20, 2021 maker release adds Silent White to Black and Silver. Matching accessories and an extra topcoat are finish changes.6Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/headband-headphones/wh-1000xm4/buyRead 5 October 2026Current official indexed store identifies Midnight Blue WH1000XM4L.CE7. Other finishes have launch evidence. Direct store body unavailable. Only public official indexed label/image read.

Segment

Music1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Listed in the maker audiophile range.

Music4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

Design

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Form factor

Over-ear1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Wearing style: over-ear. The ear cups surround the ear.

Over-ear1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Ear cup enclosureiClosed, open or semi-open acoustic enclosure. This does not describe how the headset folds.

Open1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Closed1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Wearing style

Headband1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

Headband1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

FoldingiFlat means the ear cups rotate flat. Inward means the ear cups fold toward the headband.

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says Foldable: no

Flat and inward11Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Travel section states swivel and folding structure. Official folded picture shows flat cups and one cup folded inward. No nonexistent guide storage pages cited.

Swivelling ear cupsiEar cups can rotate relative to the headband. Tilting alone does not count.

Yes5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Comfortable thanks to the easily rotatable ear cups.

Yes11Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Travel section states swivel structure. Silent White maker store also describes inward cup rotation for packing.

RGB lighting

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Lighting zonesiNumber of independently controllable lighting areas across both ear cups.

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Drivers and sound

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Driver type

Dynamic1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Transducer principle: dynamic, open

Dynamic1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Driver sizeiDiameter of the largest sound driver. Do not use the microphone capsule diameter.

38mm9Reviewheadfonia.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Spec table row: Transducer size 38 mm. The same table calls the design closed, which is a review typo. The maker says open.10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Review text: all-new 38 mm dynamic driver in each ear cup. Search results reported 50 mm on Digitec and Galaxus listings, which were not opened. The maker pages do not state a driver size.16Reviewmajorhifi.com/sennheiser-hd560s-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review text: 38mm polymer dynamic driver.

40mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 202640 mm dome driver with CCAW voice coil. Stereo channel count does not establish driver count.

Drivers per sideiNumber of sound-producing transducers in one side, excluding microphones.

13Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Driver count: 1

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Diaphragm material

Polymer blend1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026All-new 120 ohm transducer with a specialized polymer blend in its membrane

Aluminum-coated LCP2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact official indexed specification says aluminium-coated LCP. Direct page body unavailable. No full direct access claimed.

Magnet

High-strength magnet1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Overview: all-new transducer with a high-strength magnet. The drive magnet offers highly efficient power. The magnet material is not stated. A German retailer text names neodymium, which is not stored because the maker does not confirm it.

Neodymium1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Frequency response (wired or passive)iPublished acoustic range for wired listening, or the maker’s single range when no mode is distinguished. Power state and test standard belong in the source note.

Min6 HzMax38 kHz1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20266 Hz - 38,000 Hz. The page gives no tolerance or test standard.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 6 Hz - 38,000 Hz on the global page.15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: 6 Hz to 38 kHz (-10 dB).19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Frequenzgang von 6 Hz - 38 kHz.

Min4 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026JEITA headphone acoustic response 4 Hz to 40 kHz. Not Bluetooth radio or microphone response.

Wireless audio transmission bandiFrequency range of audio transmitted over the wireless connection, not the acoustic response of the driver. Codec, sampling rate and bitrate conditions belong in the source note. When the maker gives a range per codec, the widest range is stored and its codec goes in the source note.

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Min20 HzMax40 kHz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026A2DP transmission 20 Hz to 20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling. LDAC at 96 kHz and 990 kbps supports 20 Hz to 40 kHz. The stored maximum requires those LDAC settings.

Impedance (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off value for a passive analog connection when the maker publishes both powered and passive values. Note the power state and test frequency.

120Ω1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The maker text names an all-new 120 ohm transducer. The spec table has no impedance row. The 2020 German press release states an impedance of 120 ohm.3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance 120 ohm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Listed impedance of 120 ohm and sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Impedance of 120 ohms19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026German launch press release: trotz der Impedanz von 120 Ohm sind die Treiber äußerst effizient. Passive headphones.

16Ω1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wired at 1 kHz. Powered impedance 40 ohms. Passive impedance 16 ohms, used here.

Sensitivity (passive when specified)iUse the headset-off figure when both powered and passive values exist. The power or voltage reference, test distance and frequency belong in the source note.

110dB1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same 110 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Sensitivity of 110 dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms)19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Hohe Empfindlichkeit von 110 dB/1V.

101dB1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Wired at 1 kHz. Powered sensitivity 105 dB/mW. Passive sensitivity 101 dB/mW, used here.

Sensitivity referenceiPublished power or voltage reference for sensitivity. Do not assume 1 mW when the source gives only a dB value.

Per 1 V1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Maker states the level per 1 Vrms.

Per 1 mW1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

THD (claimed)iPublished distortion figure or numerical upper bound. The source note states any less-than sign and test level.

0.05%1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026< 0.05 % at 1 kHz / 90 dB SPL. Stored as the upper bound.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Same < 0.05 %19Press releasecdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/9540796f-2ea5-4708-9c8f-eecf134728db/-/inline/no/pressemitteilungsennheiserhd-560s.pdfRead 21 October 2026Klirrfaktor <0,05% bei 90 dB.

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Max input power

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Max digital audio sample rateiHighest supported digital audio sample rate over a USB cable or wireless dongle. This is not the microphone rate or acoustic frequency response.

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Max digital audio bit depthiHighest published digital playback bit depth over a USB cable or wireless dongle.

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DAC

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Personalised soundiA manufacturer-supported hearing test or ear scan creates a device sound profile tailored to the listener. Generic equalizer adjustments do not count.

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Onboard EQiCustom playback EQ profiles stored in the headset and applied without the host app running. Note supported active connections. Receiver-only or software-only EQ does not count.

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of bands in the custom playback equalizer. Microphone EQ bands are excluded.

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EQ presets

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audio supportiNamed headset or host spatial-audio systems that the maker or reviewer explicitly supports. A platform feature may require compatible hardware, software or a separate licence.

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Sony 360 Reality Audio4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026360 Reality Audio requires compatible services and content. No Dolby/DTS licence or head tracking inferred.

Spatial audio licence includediA paid spatial-audio licence is bundled or embedded. Compatibility with a separately purchased app does not count.

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Head tracking

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

No1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Open-back passive design.

Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

ANC typeiFeedforward uses outside microphones. Feedback uses inside microphones. Hybrid uses both. Voice-call noise filtering is separate.

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ANC microphonesiTotal microphones used for active playback noise cancellation across both sides. Do not substitute the total physical or voice microphone count.

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44Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Two Dual Noise Sensor microphones per cup. Four ANC microphones across the headset. Shared voice roles do not create extra capsules.

Adaptive ANCiNoise cancellation automatically changes with the environment or fit. Manually choosing a level does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 automatic noise-control adjustment by behaviour recognition, Adaptive Sound Control. No automatic ear-fit calibration inferred.

ANC levelsiNumber of adjustable cancellation strength steps. Off and transparency modes are excluded.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)

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Transparency mode

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Adjustable transparency

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Ambient sound adjusted in the app. Quick Attention is a temporary gesture, not another ANC strength level.

Conversation detectioniAudio pauses or lowers automatically when the wearer speaks. Voice assistant activation does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Speak-to-Chat detects speech and pauses music. Separate from manual Quick Attention.

Wind noise reduction

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Measured

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Frequency response notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Flat sound signature. Bass is slightly underemphasized at -4 dB and treble is balanced at 0 dB against the reviewer's target. The reviewer says the headphones lack a little low bass, as open-back headphones often do.17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Sound Signature Flat. Review text: flat sound profile, but they lack a little low bass. Graphs and the other sound results are members-only and not read.

The measured response has a bass emphasis compared with the SoundGuys preference curve. The review compares noise attenuation across frequencies and identifies strong low-frequency ANC. No graph peak is used as a band-average dB value.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026SoundGuys exact-model lab measurements. Firmware and codec not stated. Qualitative bass comparison only. No MDAQS score converted to dB.

Bass amountiReviewer’s bass deviation from its stated target. Positive is more bass. Target and test method belong in the source note.

-4dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Bass Amount Underemphasized (-4 dB). Methodology v2.3, review of 2020-11-13 with the header text updated 2026-10-08. Deviation from the RTINGS target curve. Test settings (power, connection, pads, instrument) are members-only and not read.

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Treble amountiReviewer’s treble deviation from its stated target. Positive is more treble. Target and test method belong in the source note.

0dB17Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sennheiser/hd-560sRead 21 October 2026Public review header: Treble Amount Balanced (0 dB). Same methodology and target as the bass amount.

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Deviation from targetiReviewer’s full-range error from its target curve. Do not substitute a regional bass or treble error.

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Consistency between fittingsiReviewer’s standard deviation across repeated fittings. Test rig and fitting procedure belong in the source note.

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Harmonic distortioniIndependently measured harmonic distortion, with test level and method in the source note.

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Sound leakageiIndependently measured leakage at 30 cm. Playback level and method belong in the source note.

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Measured noise isolationiIndependently measured attenuation. Positive values mean more noise reduction. ANC state, rig and frequency bands belong in the source note.

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Noise isolation (measured, best)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic quality notesiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Recorded microphone samples show usable speech pickup with mixed results in background noise. Earlier preproduction and later samples are not assigned a shared firmware or codec.8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Recorded speech demos inspected. The original 19 h 59 min battery result used preproduction hardware and is omitted. Public numeric latency, THD, clamping, leakage and weighed mass not found.

Mic low-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extensioniMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratioiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured latencyiEnd-to-end latency measured by a reviewer for a specific connection, platform and codec. Firmware, method and operating mode belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency (measured, worst)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery lifeiReviewer’s continuous playback test. State the connection, ANC and lighting where known. Unknown settings stay omitted and are described in the source note.

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Battery life (measured, max)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Clamping forceiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

7.04N5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: pressure averaged from big and small head 718 g, read as gram-force and converted at 9.80665 m/s2 to 7.04 N. The reviewer's rig is not described on the page. Same sample as the 242 g weight.

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Weight (measured)iIndependently weighed headset. A review that repeats the maker’s number does not qualify. Cable and microphone inclusion belong in the source note.

242g(8.5 oz)5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Own spec table: weight without cable 242 g, with cable 282 g (305 cm cable). Stored value is without cable.

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Microphone

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MicrophoneiMain microphone used for speech. Secondary internal microphones may be described in the source note.

None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Headphones without a microphone.

Built-in1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Microphone element

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MEMS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Microphone pickup patterniUse the maker’s exact named pattern. Unidirectional does not establish whether the capsule is cardioid, supercardioid or hypercardioid.

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Omnidirectional1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Voice microphonesiTotal microphones used for voice pickup or beamforming across both sides. ANC-only microphones are excluded.

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54Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Precise Voice Pickup uses five physical headset microphones for calls and Speak-to-Chat. Separate from the four ANC microphones.

Total microphonesiEvery physical microphone across the headset, including call, ANC and calibration microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes microphones in charging cases or receivers, and vibration sensors. Use an explicitly published physical total, never a sum of overlapping role counts.

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Mic frequency responseiAcoustic microphone response, not its digital sampling rate. Connection-specific ranges belong in the source note.

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Min50Max8,000Hz1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Effective microphone range 50 Hz to 8 kHz. MEMS omnidirectional microphones.

Mic sensitivityiPublished microphone sensitivity. Reference such as dBV/Pa or dBFS, frequency and distance belong in the source note.

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Mic signal-to-noiseiPublished microphone signal-to-noise ratio. Minimum or typical conditions belong in the source note.

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Mic sample rateiExplicitly published digital microphone capture or speech sampling rate. State the audio route in the source note, or say it is unpublished. Internal capture does not prove the effective rate on every connection. Acoustic bandwidth, playback rate and generic microphone-chip capability do not qualify.

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Mic noise reductioniProcessing that removes noise from transmitted speech. Playback ANC and a directional microphone alone do not count.

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DSP4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names advanced audio signal processing for Precise Voice Pickup. DSP, without an AI claim. DSEE Edge AI is music restoration.

Flip to mute

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Mute button

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Mute indicatoriPublished indication of microphone mute. mechanical_marker is a visible physical marker showing the microphone's mute-switch position. LED options require an electronic light. The in-line controller option is for a mute light on a cable remote.

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Sidetone

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Call and assistant chapters explicitly feed microphone pickup to the listener. Adjustable sidetone intensity not proved.

Adjustable sidetone

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Foam microphone windscreeniA foam cover for the voice microphone. An internal metal mesh pop filter does not count.

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Connectivity

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Audio connectionsiConnections that carry playback audio. Charging or firmware USB alone does not count as USB audio.

Analog1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

Analog, Bluetooth1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Analog source plugsiAnalog plug(s) supplied for the source device, including adapters. The headset-side jack is listed separately.

3.5 mm TRS, 6.35 mm1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Connectivity: 3.5 / 6.3 mm straight. The cable has a 3.5 mm plug and a screw-on 6.3 mm adapter is in the box.

3.5 mm TRS1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini plug. 3.5 mm TRS, not a TRRS voice cable. Included OFC cable approximately 1.2 m.

Cable connector on headsetiConnection used by the playback cable at the headset. A fixed cable is not replaceable through a headset jack.

2.5 mm4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026The left ear cup has a removable locking 2.5 mm TRRS plug.

3.5 mm1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Longest included cableiLength of the longest supplied cable, including charging and dongle cables. Individual cable lengths are listed in Cables included.

1.8m1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 20261.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug. The 2020 launch press release and HeadphoneCheck describe a 3 m cable with a 6.3 mm plug. The current maker pages say 1.8 m with a 3.5 mm plug, which is kept.2Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Detachable 1.8 m cable

1.2m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Headset USB plug or portiUSB plug or port on the headset or its included wired audio adapter. A charging-only USB port can appear here.

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USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Audio over USB-C cableiPlayback through a USB-C cable or included wired USB-C audio adapter. A charging-only USB-C port does not count.

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No8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Review identifies USB-C charging and analog wired playback. Guide page 20 disables playback while connected to USB, confirming charging-only operation.

Passive wired listeningiAnalog playback works with the headset powered off or its battery empty. An active analog converter that needs headset power does not count.

Yes1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Passive analog headphones with no battery or electronics.

Yes2Maker product pagesony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Official specification explicitly supports passive operation. Full Help Guide confirms listening while powered off.

Wireless receiveriDedicated wireless audio receiver or dongle. A wired USB sound card does not count.

None1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

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Wireless receiver connectoriPhysical USB connector on the receiver. Supplied extension cables and adapters are explained in the source note. Both means two native connector types.

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Wireless range (claimed)iMaker’s advertised wireless range. Connection and indoor or outdoor conditions belong in the source note. Measured distance is not stored here.

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10m1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximate line-of-sight range 10 m. No indoor range guarantee.

Bluetooth

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5.01Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth codecsiNamed Bluetooth audio codecs supported by this exact model. Host, firmware and operating-mode restrictions belong in the source note.

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SBC, AAC, LDAC1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

LE AudioiLE Audio playback support. Bluetooth Low Energy for app control alone does not count.

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AuracastiAuracast broadcast audio support. Required phone, firmware and app conditions belong in the source note.

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Bluetooth multipointiCan remain connected to multiple Bluetooth source devices at once. Mixing Bluetooth with a proprietary dongle is a separate field. A maker's dual connection to two Bluetooth devices at once counts.

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Two concurrent Bluetooth devices with Connect to 2 devices enabled. Page 137 excludes LDAC in this mode. No concurrent analog and Bluetooth playback.

Multipoint devicesiNumber of Bluetooth source devices connected at once, not the number remembered for later pairing.

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23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Paired devices remembered

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83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Up to eight remembered devices. A ninth pairing replaces the oldest. Two active connections are a separate count.

Mixes 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiPlays both wireless audio streams at the same time. Automatic switching or Bluetooth standby does not count.

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Fast pairing

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Google Fast Pair4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly names Google Fast Pair.

Base station

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Latency

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Low latency modeiA selectable mode intended to reduce audio delay. A low-latency connection without a distinct mode does not count.

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Claimed latencyiMaker’s claimed delay for the stated connection and mode. Minimum claims and host restrictions belong in the source note.

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Compatibility

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Compatible platformsiPlatforms with a documented audio path. This does not imply every connection or microphone function works. Platform editions must be checked individually.

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Windows, macOS, Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Connection per platformiOnly explicitly documented playback paths for the exact model. Microphone support is separate. Leave unknown microphone support omitted. An Xbox and a PlayStation edition of one headset can connect differently, so it is per variant.

ASennheiser HD 560S

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BSony WH-1000XM4

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Windows	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Android, iPhone, Windows 10/8.1 and Mac pairing chapters. Computer calls use HFP/HSP input/output. No console route inferred from jack availability.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery capacityiRated capacity of one headset battery. Do not use case, receiver or total multi-battery capacity.

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Swappable batteryiBattery can be exchanged by the user as part of normal operation. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 132 requires Sony dealer replacement of the built-in battery. No user hot-swapping.

Batteries includediNumber of headset batteries supplied, including the one already installed.

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Claimed battery lifeiMaker’s maximum playback time per stated connection, codec, ANC, spatial audio and lighting settings. Name the spatial processing mode and other conditions in the source note. Unknown settings stay omitted.

ASennheiser HD 560S

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BSony WH-1000XM4

Connection	ANC	Codec	Hours (h)
Bluetooth	Yes	AAC	30
Bluetooth	No	AAC	38
Bluetooth	Yes	SBC	30
Bluetooth	No	SBC	38
Bluetooth	Yes	LDAC	24
Bluetooth	No	LDAC	30
Analog	Yes	Not available	22
Analog	No	Not available	36

Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 21 to 22 document music playback after a full charge. With DSEE Extreme and Speak-to-Chat off, AAC and SBC each allow up to 30 hours with ANC on or 38 hours with ANC and Ambient Sound Mode off. LDAC allows 24 hours with ANC on or 30 hours with both noise-control modes off. The separate rows preserve each named codec. Powered analog playback allows 22 hours with ANC on or 36 hours with both noise-control modes off. Volume is unspecified. Standby and calling durations are excluded. DSEE-enabled estimates are lower and are not mixed with these rows.

Battery life (claimed, max)

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38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life with ANC (claimed)

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30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life without ANC (claimed)

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38h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Charging port

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no wireless and no battery. Passive analog headphones.12Retailer pagetarget.com/p/sennheiser-hd-560s-headphones/-/A-1009713207Read 10 October 2026Spec list names no battery

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Full charge timeiPublished time to fully charge a depleted headset. In-use charging can take longer.

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180min1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Approximately three hours using a 1.5 A adapter. Separate from the ten-minute quick-charge claim.

Quick charge timeiCharge duration in the maker’s quick-charge claim. Read together with Quick charge playback.

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10min4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026

Quick charge playbackiPlayback gained from Quick charge time. Charger power, codec, volume and ANC conditions belong in the source note.

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5h4Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2020-08-06-Sony-Electronics-Launches-the-Next-Generation-of-Industry-Leading-Noise-Canceling-with-WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Maker launch pairs ten-minute charging with up to five hours of wireless playback.

Use while charging

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No3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 20 disables all operations, including music, while connected to USB charging power.

Charging dock or stand

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Controls

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Controls

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Buttons, Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Volume control

None11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list says no remote or in-line volume control

Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Game and chat mixiBalances separate game and chat audio streams. Mixing Bluetooth and dongle source volume alone does not count. Supported platforms belong in the source note.

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Remappable controlsiOn-device button, touch or dial functions can be reassigned. Changing EQ alone does not count.

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 allows assigning the CUSTOM button. Assistant assignment replaces its noise-control function.

Wear detection

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 118 and launch release identify a proximity sensor that pauses/resumes playback on removal/replacement.

Voice assistant

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Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Pages 108-117 Google Assistant, Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri. Device, app and region restrictions apply. Google app/Siri use touch hold, without wake words. Assistant assignment can exclude other routes.

Comfort and build

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Headband type

Padded10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour11Retailer pageldlc.pro/fiche/PB00382857.htmlRead 10 October 2026Retailer spec list names a padded headband

Padded8Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-review-38011Read 5 October 2026Review explicitly describes headband padding and pressure at the crown.

Headband material

Velour-wrapped padding10Reviewporta-fi.comRead 10 October 2026Headband cushions wrapped in velour

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Frame material

Mostly plastic4Reviewsoundguys.com/sennheiser-hd-560s-review-85989Read 10 October 2026Mainly plastic body. The band is largely plastic.

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Ear cup material

Mostly plastic with metal grilles on the back5Reviewheadphonecheck.com/test/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The majority of the housing is plastic. The protective grids on the back of the ear cups are metal.

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Ear pad material

Velour1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Velour earpads

Low-rebound urethane foam12Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/feature_3.htmlRead 5 October 2026Comfort section specifies low-rebound urethane in the pads. This is cushion fill. Generic pleather wording does not establish the covering of a named part.

Replaceable ear pads

Yes14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Genuine replacement velour ear pads for HD 560 S, article 575209. HeadphoneCheck calls the pads not exchangeable. The maker part list wins.

Yes14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The current maker replacement guide explicitly uses WH-1000XM4 as its example and gives model-specific installation directions. The headphones must be turned off before replacement. This is ear-pad replacement, not battery service.

Ear pad attachmentiHow a replacement ear pad attaches to the ear cup, not how the decorative outer cover attaches. A press-fit or snap-on pad counts as clip.

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Clip14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The guide identifies six claws that secure each WH-1000XM4 ear-pad frame to the headphone housing. Replacement pads attach by pressing these clips into place.

Ear pad openingiUsable opening inside an ear pad, excluding the outer cushion. Depth is the internal space between pad surface and driver cover.

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Ear tips included

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Ear pads (Sennheiser article 575209), Detachable cable14Maker product pageglobal.sennheiser-hearing.com/products/black-velour-ear-pads-pair-for-hd-505-hd-550-hd-560-s-hd-599-seRead 10 October 2026Ear pads: maker part 575209 lists HD 560 S as compatible. Cable: the maker page calls it detachable.

Ear pads14Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/articles/00302783Read 8 October 2026The maker documents normal removal and installation of WH-1000XM4 ear pads. No battery or internal electronic part is included.

Software

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Companion app

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Sony | Sound Connect7Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wh-1000xm4/software/00269130Read 5 October 2026Exact supported-software page names current Sound Connect. The older manual Headphones Connect name is historical.

App platforms

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Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Manual Apple App Store and Google Play installation instructions. Current Sound Connect name sourced separately.

User firmware updates

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Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Dimensions and weight

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Headset weightiPublished headset mass without detachable cable or microphone when stated. A fixed cable remains included. Any unqualified maker weight is identified in the source note.

240g(8.5 oz)3Spec databasesoundguys.com/product/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Weight 240 g15Retailer pageheadphones.com/products/sennheiser-hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Technical data block on the retailer page: Weight w/o cable 240 g. The maker's current product page lists 280 g with no cable statement. HeadphoneCheck weighed 282 g with the 3 m launch cable and 242 g without, so 280 g is read as a weight with cable. Corrected from 280 g to the schema meaning of weight without detachable cable.

254g(9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker approximate headset weight 254 g. SoundGuys 251 g metadata belongs to a preproduction sample and does not prove a measured retail weight.

Headset dimensionsiBody size with headband upright and ear cups in their normal wearing position. Width is across the head, height is top to bottom, and depth is front to back. Folded or flat-swivel dimensions are not substituted.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res Audio

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Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless10Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4Read 5 October 2026Exact original product displays Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless logos. SBC/AAC do not inherit 40 kHz transmission. Wireless range retains LDAC conditions. Documented NFC cannot be represented in this headset schema.

Communication certifications

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

EU General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, EU RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, UK RoHS Regulations 201218Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.sennheiser-hearing.com/product-documents/product-downloads/hd-560s/safety_instruction/Safety_Guide_HD_560S.pdfRead 21 October 2026Safety guide, release Feb 2025, English section Manufacturer declarations: General Product Safety Regulation (EU) 2023/988, RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU) under the EU declaration of conformity and RoHS Regulations (2012) under the UK declaration of conformity. It also states compliance with country-specific sound pressure limits. The guide names no instruction manual.

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In the box

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In the box

HD 560 S open-back headphones, 1.80 m cable with 3.5 mm plug, 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter screw-on jack adapter, Drawstring storage bag1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

WH-1000XM4 headphones, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, Headphone cable, Carrying case, Airplane plug adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Japanese accessory table. Silent White has matching white accessories with the same functions. No AC adapter inherited from another region.

Cables includediSupplied playback, charging, dongle and adapter cables. A permanently attached headset cable is included and named as fixed.

ASennheiser HD 560S

Type	Length (m)	Count
Cable with 3.5 mm plug	1.8	1

Source1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The 6.3 mm adapter is listed in the box but is not a cable.

BSony WH-1000XM4

Type	Length (m)	Count
USB-A to USB-C charging cable	0.2	1
3.5 mm stereo headphone cable	1.2	1

Source13Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 9 lists one USB-A to USB-C cable approximately 20 cm long and one headphone cable approximately 1.2 m long. These are the supplied cables. The existing 1.2 m longest-cable value remains valid.

Carrying caseiSupplied carrying case or pouch. A retail carton does not count as a carrying case.

Soft1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026Drawstring storage bag in the box list.

Hard15Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/sony/wh-1000xm4-wirelessRead 8 October 2026The exact original WH-1000XM4 Travel verdict explicitly identifies its hard carrying case. The maker guide confirms that this case is supplied. No optional replacement case or WH-1000XM4C accessory is used.

Links

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Product page

www.sennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560s1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026

www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM41Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original 2020 WH-1000XM4. This excludes the 2026 WH-1000XM4C and in-ear WF-1000XM4. The Japanese full specification was decoded as CP932.

Spec sheet

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www.sony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.html1Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/WH-1000XM4/spec.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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helpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdf3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/wh1000xm4/v1/en/print.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact 151-page English guide. Printed pages 19-22 charging/runtime, 25 pairing memory, 77-78 wired audio, 108-118 assistants/app, and computer calling chapters inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years1Maker product pagesennheiser-hearing.com/en-US/p/hd-560sRead 10 October 2026The US page says the price includes a 2-year manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are excluded.

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