A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Jabra Elite Active 75t IP57

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IP57, the Jabra Elite Active 75t's rating is read as, the first number of 5 denotes 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 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the Jabra Elite Active 75t, Sennheiser CX 500BT have a rating of IPX4 meaning that no data available to specify a protection rating and that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite Active 75t has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser CX 500BT

Weight

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10.1g

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a weight of 10.1g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Sennheiser CX 500BT, at 12g are heavier than the Jabra Elite Active 75t with a difference of 1.9g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Jabra Elite Active 75t are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sennheiser CX 500BT also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the pair of earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have sweat resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates 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)

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. The Jabra Elite Active 75t and Sennheiser CX 500BT operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Jabra Elite Active 75t 6mm

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t

Highest Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 20000Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, this means that Sennheiser CX 500BT can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite Active 75t

Sound Pressure Level

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, measured 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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 7.5hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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 Jabra Elite Active 75t by 0.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Jabra Elite Active 75t 28hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Jabra Elite Active 75t's case is said to have a charge of 28 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t by 12 hours

Charge Time

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2.3hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

It requires 2.3 hours to fully charge the Jabra Elite Active 75t's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Jabra Elite Active 75t, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Jabra Elite Active 75t v5

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Jabra Elite Active 75t have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sennheiser CX 500BT has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, newer than that of Jabra Elite Active 75t . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10meters

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t

Has Aac

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Jabra Elite Active 75t will work fine with your MacBook. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Jabra Elite Active 75t 4only

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have 4 microphones.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT microphones are 4, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Highest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 10000Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for recording treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is known as its upper limiting frequency.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t . A microphone, that reach a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is among the best today

Lowest Mic Frequency

Jabra Elite Active 75t 100Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Jabra Elite Active 75t's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best for picking up bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t . With today's microphones, you can have a frequency starting from around 1Hz.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Jabra Elite Active 75t have a find earbuds feature.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2only

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

The Jabra Elite Active 75t support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Jabra Elite Active 75t 2Years

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

The Jabra Elite Active 75t have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement a malfunction occurs. Sennheiser CX 500BT have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Jabra Elite Active 75t .

Has Voice Prompts

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite Active 75t support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Jabra Elite Active 75t ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Jabra Elite Active 75t come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Jabra Elite Active 75t	Sennheiser CX 500BT
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IP57	IPX4
	weight	10.1g	12g
	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	6mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	21000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	94dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	28hours	16hours
	charge time	2.3hours	✗
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	4only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	10000Hz
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	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	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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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

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

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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