A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

JBL Endurance Peak IPX7

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX7, the JBL Endurance Peak's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 7 means that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes.

Compared to the JBL Endurance Peak, Sennheiser CX 500BT have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, JBL Endurance Peak has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser CX 500BT

Weight

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

JBL Endurance Peak 30g

JBL Endurance Peak have a weight of 30g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT, at 12g weigh less than the JBL Endurance Peak by -18g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Endurance Peak are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the pair of earbuds .

Sennheiser CX 500BT also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak have sweat resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has An Earbud Foam

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The JBL Endurance Peak have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak 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.

Both Sennheiser CX 500BT and JBL Endurance Peak have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

JBL Endurance Peak have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 10mm

JBL Endurance Peak have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 16Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak's lowest frequency is at 16Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates 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 make sound with a juicier bass than the JBL Endurance Peak

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak 22000Hz

The JBL Endurance Peak's highest frequency is at 22000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component makes high audible 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 JBL Endurance Peak generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

JBL Endurance Peak 4hours

The JBL Endurance Peak's battery life is 4 hours, these last less than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 4 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

JBL Endurance Peak 24hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the JBL Endurance Peak's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 JBL Endurance Peak by 8 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the JBL Endurance Peak's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Battery Power

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

JBL Endurance Peak 75mAh

JBL Endurance Peak's battery power is 75mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your device and case.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

JBL Endurance Peak v4.2

JBL Endurance Peak have Bluetooth version of 4.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 JBL Endurance Peak . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

JBL Endurance Peak 10meters

The JBL Endurance Peak have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the JBL Endurance Peak

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser CX 500BT will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The 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

JBL Endurance Peak 1only

JBL Endurance Peak have 1 microphones.

Sennheiser CX 500BT microphones are 4, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 3 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

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

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT'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.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sennheiser CX 500BT support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

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

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

JBL Endurance Peak 1Years

JBL Endurance Peak have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following 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, more than that of JBL Endurance Peak by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

JBL Endurance Peak support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

JBL Endurance Peak ✓

The JBL Endurance Peak come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.

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

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Category	Features	Sennheiser CX 500BT	JBL Endurance Peak
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	12g	30g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✗	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has an earbud foam	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✗
	driver unit size	✗	10mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	16Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	22000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	4hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	charge time	✗	2hours
	battery power	✗	75mAh
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v4.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	1only
	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	✓	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✗
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	1Years
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has An Earbud Foam

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

Battery Power

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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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