Overall Score 7.9 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
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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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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
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
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 .
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Energy Sistem Sport 5's battery power is 40mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.