A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Jabra Elite 7 Pro IP57

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sennheiser CX 500BT's rating for solids indicates 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, Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a rating of IP57 meaning 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 that of liquids is that, Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser CX 500BT

Weight

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10.8g

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, at 10.8g are lighter than the Sennheiser CX 500BT with a difference -1.2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables 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 distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds together.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also is true wireless because it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT are resistant to sweat

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 1meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that you are likely to lose the functionality of your device. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for swimming.

Sennheiser CX 500BT
See price on Amazon

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT sit well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background sounds well as preventing the device music from leaking out .

Both Jabra Elite 7 Pro, and Sennheiser CX 500BT have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 6mm

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Sennheiser CX 500BT produce a juicier bass than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 20000Hz

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Sennheiser CX 500BT produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

SPL, 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.

A Review By Comparison Of The Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Sennheiser Cx 500Bt

Battery Life

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 9hours

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's battery life is more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and Sennheiser CX 500BT's case has a charge of 16 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 8 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Sennheiser CX 500BT
See price on Amazon

Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Jabra Elite 7 Pro v5.2

The 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.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 10meters

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sennheiser CX 500BT will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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).

A Review By Comparison Of The Campfire Audio Orbit Vs. Sennheiser Cx 500Bt

Number Of Microphones

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8only

Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro microphones are 8, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 4 . More microphones record better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 8000Hz

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's highest mic frequency is 10000Hz, high frequencies are better for picking up treble. The highest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro's highest mic frequency is 8000Hz, lower than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 2000Hz . A microphone, that reach a high frequency of up to 140000Hz is considered among the best today

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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.

Sennheiser CX 500BT
See price on Amazon

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .

Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

Jabra Elite 7 Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Jabra Elite 7 Pro too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have the mute 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✗

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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

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

The Jabra Elite 7 Pro 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 ✓

Jabra Elite 7 Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

A Review By Comparison Of The Nothing Ear 2 Vs. Sennheiser Cx 500Bt

Category	Features	Sennheiser CX 500BT	Jabra Elite 7 Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IP57
	weight	12g	10.8g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	✗	1meters
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	6mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	9hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	24hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	8only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	8000Hz
	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	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
		See price on Amazon	See price on Amazon

A Review By Comparison of the Sennheiser Cx 500Bt Vs. Jabra Elite 7 Pro

Reasons why you might like the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Reasons why you might like the Jabra Elite 7 Pro

A summary of the review by comparison

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

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 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

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

Related Reviews