A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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.

Compared to the Sennheiser CX 500BT, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sennheiser CX 500BT

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a weight of 12g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the Sennheiser CX 500BT by of 0.6g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have sweat resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Sennheiser CX 500BT have stereo speakers

Waterproof Depth Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1meters

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are rated 1meters any depth more than that they will be spoilt. Devices that can withstand more water pressure are better for diving.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT sit well in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Sennheiser CX 500BT can produce a juicier bass than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20000Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this implies that Sennheiser CX 500BT can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Sound Pressure Level

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

SPL, is the pressure level 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.

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . Each 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 no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Sennheiser CX 500BT's case is said to have a charge of 16 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 4 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Battery Power

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 61mAh

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery capacity is 61mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

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

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

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT support AAC, a codec that is 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 well with your MacBook. 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.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 Aptx Adaptive

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

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).

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, more than that of Sennheiser CX 500BT by 2 . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

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 defined as its upper limiting frequency.

Lowest Mic Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are better for recording bass. The lowest mic frequency of a microphone is defined as its lower limiting frequency.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support fast charging. It's very 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 thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also support the mute function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

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 following instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2Years, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT .

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser CX 500BT	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX7
	weight	12g	12.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✗	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
	waterproof depth rating	✗	1meters
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	11mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	20000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	20hours
	charge time	✗	1hours
	battery power	✗	61mAh
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
	highest mic frequency	10000Hz	✗
	lowest mic frequency	100Hz	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	✗	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	2Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

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

Charge Time

Battery Power

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

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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