A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Mpow Flame S IPX7

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means 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 for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

In comparison to the Sennheiser CX 500BT, Mpow Flame S have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Mpow Flame S has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser CX 500BT

Weight

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Mpow Flame S ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have a weight of 12g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Sennheiser CX 500BT are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S 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 better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT are resistant to sweat

Mpow Flame S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S and Sennheiser CX 500BT have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero which results in a reduced level of noise.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Mpow Flame S too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Sennheiser CX 500BT and Mpow Flame S operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both tone down ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, 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.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Mpow Flame S ✗

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.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Mpow Flame S 12hours

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

Mpow Flame S's battery life is more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 4 hours . Each 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

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Mpow Flame S v5

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

Mpow Flame S 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

Mpow Flame S 10meters

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

Mpow Flame S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

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

The Mpow Flame S 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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).

Mpow Flame S support APTX Adaptive as well which implies that both can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio from other devices.

Has Aptx Low Latency

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

Mpow Flame S 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Mpow Flame S ✓

The Mpow Flame S 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

Mpow Flame S ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Mpow Flame S ✗

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

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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 Mpow Flame S 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 run but still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S 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 is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

The Mpow Flame S too support this function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

Mpow Flame S ✗

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 ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

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

Mpow Flame S also support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Mpow Flame S ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Mpow Flame S too have a travel bag included, which offers 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

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 Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Has Aptx Low Latency

Has Aptx Hd

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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