A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Huawei FreeBuds 5 IP54

IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP54, the Huawei FreeBuds 5's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Huawei FreeBuds 5, Sennheiser CX 500BT have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 10.8g

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a weight of 10.8g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT, at 12g are heavier than the Huawei FreeBuds 5 with a difference of 1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Huawei FreeBuds 5 are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 are resistant to sweat

Sennheiser CX 500BT's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Huawei FreeBuds 5's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Huawei FreeBuds 5 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Huawei FreeBuds 5 and Sennheiser CX 500BT work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 11mm

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 16Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, this implies that Sennheiser CX 500BT can produce a juicier bass than the Huawei FreeBuds 5

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 40000Hz

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio device produces high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that Huawei FreeBuds 5 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Sennheiser CX 500BT's measurement is 94dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 5hours

The Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery life is 5 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's battery life is more than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

Huawei FreeBuds 5 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Huawei FreeBuds 5's case has a full charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 9 hours

Battery Power

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Huawei FreeBuds 5 42mAh

Huawei FreeBuds 5's battery capacity is 42mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

Huawei FreeBuds 5 6only

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have 6 microphones.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT microphones are 4, less than that of Huawei FreeBuds 5 by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

The Huawei FreeBuds 5 have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are best for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 ✓

Huawei FreeBuds 5 come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser CX 500BT	Huawei FreeBuds 5
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP54
	weight	12g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	40000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	5hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	25hours
	battery power	✗	42mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A summary of the review by feature comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Highest Mic Frequency

Lowest Mic Frequency

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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