A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Beats Fit Pro IPX4

IP ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, 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 resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Sennheiser CX 500BT's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Sennheiser CX 500BT, Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Beats Fit Pro 11.2g

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are lighter than the Sennheiser CX 500BT with a difference -0.8g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser CX 500BT are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires linking the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT are resistant to sweat

Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sennheiser CX 500BT's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Fit Pro and Sennheiser CX 500BT have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Beats Fit Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. The Sennheiser CX 500BT and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the earbuds sound from leaking out .

Both Beats Fit Pro, and Sennheiser CX 500BT have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Beats Fit Pro 9.5mm

Beats Fit Pro have a unit size of 9.5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size determines the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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

Beats Fit Pro 7hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT's battery life is 8 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 1 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

Beats Fit Pro 21hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sennheiser CX 500BT's case has a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 5 hours

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case.

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

Beats Fit Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Beats Fit Pro v5

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

Beats Fit Pro 10meters

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 Sennheiser CX 500BT will work well with your iPad. 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.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT'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.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Beats Fit Pro ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better 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 ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a run but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

The Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

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

Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Fit Pro too have this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

With the Sennheiser CX 500BT, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

Beats Fit Pro 1Years

Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 in the case of a malfunction. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, less than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 1 Years .

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Beats Fit Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

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

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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