Sennheiser CX 215

Non-Noise-Canceling Headphones / Non-Noise-Canceling Wired Earbuds

Portable isolating ear-insert earphones that come with three pairs of ear pieces of various sizes.

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Overall Score

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Sound quality

/ 5

Color

/ 5

Type

/ 5

Design

/ 5

Sports model

/ 5

Sensitivity

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

Design and features:This model doesn't include active noise reduction, but the earplug-like design of these portable ear-insert earphones helps to reduce both outside noise and sound leaking out into your environment. The earphones have high sensitivity, so they can provide satisfying volume levels when used with lower-powered portable audio devices. This model comes with three pairs of earpieces of various sizes.

Sound quality: We found the CX 215 delivers very good overall sound with a slightly warm character. Prominent bass has good impact, but is tubby and lacking in definition. Midrange is smooth. Treble is slightly recessed, but has good upper treble extension. Overall, these earphones are somewhat open sounding with good dynamics.

Comfort: We found that these earphones fit and stay in place with no problems, but a sense of pressure in the ear opening might be uncomfortable for some.

About

The Sennheiser CX 215 portable earphones have an isolating ear-insert design. These earphones have a 49-inch audio cord with a stereo mini-plug, and come with three pairs of earpieces of various sizes. They're covered by a 24-month warranty.

Brand Reliability & Satisfaction

#? in Reliability of all Non-Noise-Canceling Headphone Brands

Did the brand perform consistently well over time?

PREDICTED RELIABILITY SCORE

/ 100

Predicted brand reliability scores are based on the likelihood of newly purchased non-noise-canceling headphones experiencing a problem, adjusted for extended warranty or service contract status and product usage, by the end of the 2nd year of ownership. Higher scores mean better reliability. Ranked #? of 34

Would our members recommend this brand?

OWNER SATISFACTION SCORE

/ 100

Brand owner satisfaction scores are based on how likely owners are to recommend their non-noise-canceling headphone to their friends and family. Ranked #? of 34

Source: Consumer Reports' 2022 and 2024 Summer Surveys

Features & Specs

Features

IP rating

IP comment

Integrated microphone

Call connect, disconnect control

Integrated volume control

Integrated function control

Warranty: parts, labor (mos.)

24/24

Additional features

None

Included accessories

Three pairs of ear pieces of various sizes.

Specs

Weight (oz.)

0.4

Cord length (in.)

Connections

Plug type

Mini (1/8")

Google fast pair

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Sennheiser CX 215

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