A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Energy Sistem Sport 5 IPX4

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

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

Having a value of IPX4, the Sennheiser CX 500BT's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, 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 Sennheiser CX 500BT, Energy Sistem Sport 5 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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 18g

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5, at 18g weigh more than the Sennheiser CX 500BT with a difference of 6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser CX 500BT are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 also is true wireless because it doesn't have wires connecting the two earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have sweat resistance

Energy Sistem Sport 5's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has An Earbud Foam

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

The earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Energy Sistem Sport 5 have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

ANC uses advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Energy Sistem Sport 5 14mm

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a unit size of 14mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Sennheiser CX 500BT can produce a juicier bass than the Energy Sistem Sport 5

Highest Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20000Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest frequency is at 21000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that Sennheiser CX 500BT can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Energy Sistem Sport 5

Sound Pressure Level

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Energy Sistem Sport 5 5hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery life is less than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 3 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Energy Sistem Sport 5 20hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Sennheiser CX 500BT's case has a full charge of 16 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 4 hours

Charge Time

Energy Sistem Sport 5 1.5hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Battery Power

Energy Sistem Sport 5 40mAh

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Energy Sistem Sport 5 v5

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Energy Sistem Sport 5 10meters

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

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

Energy Sistem Sport 5 have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Has Aac

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 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 Ldac

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, providing high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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).

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Adaptive as well which means both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as reducing interference from other devices.

Has Aptx Low Latency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX Low Latency, a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag for example when playing games.

Has Aptx Hd

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support APTX HD, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It supports high-quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).

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Number Of Microphones

Energy Sistem Sport 5 2only

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphones are 2, less than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Energy Sistem Sport 5 -42dBV/Pa

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Energy Sistem Sport 5 microphone sensitivity is measured at -42dBV/Pa. The amount of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a calculation of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the earbud microphone can recognize.

Highest Mic Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 10000Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

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.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . A microphone, reaching a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is considered among the best today

Lowest Mic Frequency

Energy Sistem Sport 5 100Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

The 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.

Energy Sistem Sport 5's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . With today's microphones, you can have a frequency starting from around 1Hz.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sennheiser CX 500BT have a find earbuds feature.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

The 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.

Has Voice Prompts

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

The Energy Sistem Sport 5 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Energy Sistem Sport 5 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Energy Sistem Sport 5 too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Energy Sistem Sport 5	Sennheiser CX 500BT
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	18g	12g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✗	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	14mm	✗
	lowest frequency	20Hz	5Hz
	highest frequency	20000Hz	21000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	94dB/mW
	has a neodymium magnet	✓	✗
POWER	battery life	5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	16hours
	charge time	1.5hours	✗
	battery power	40mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✓
	has aptx low latency	✓	✗
	has aptx hd	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	2only	4only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✗	✓
	mic sensitivity	-42dBV/Pa	✗
	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	✓	✓
	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

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

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

Has A Neodymium Magnet

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 Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

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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