I have just flown LHR-HKG-SYD-HKG-LHR on CX in J.
- The seats are neither entirely flat nor horizontal and I'm over 6ft and kept sliding down them. Did get some sleep though.
- Haven't done NCW so don't know about catering but I suspect CX is better
- Drinks probably comparable. Plenty of refills from full-sized wine bottles during the meal
- I like the fact that CX offers champagne before take-off
- Lighting OK although was annoyed by lights from the galley on one segment - the curtain seemed to get opened and closed every five minutes
- CX cabin staff refer to you by name which is always a nice touch
- bathroom facilities probably comparable; got a little bag with toiletries but nothing special
- blankets and pillows nothing to write home about
- CX are unlikely to upgrade passengers therefore you are more likely to have a quieter cabin
- Audio and Video on Demand (AVOD) and noise-cancelling headphones are excellent - plenty of top films that you can pause, rewind, fast forward, plus games - I got quite good at Pokemon! Very good if travelling with children, as I was