A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Sony WF 1000XM4 IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that 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 of liquids 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, Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 12g

Sony WF 1000XM4 41g

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 carry.

The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 41g are heavier than the Sennheiser CX 500BT with a difference of 29g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sennheiser CX 500BT are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT are resistant to sweat

Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Sennheiser CX 500BT have passive noise reduction which implies that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 6mm

The Sony WF 1000XM4 have a unit size of 6mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 20Hz

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that Sennheiser CX 500BT make sound with a juicier bass than the Sony WF 1000XM4

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 40000Hz

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

Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, this implies that Sony WF 1000XM4 can produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

The sound pressure level, 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.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 have neodymium magnets, when used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 8hours

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

Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . Each 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 16hours

Sony WF 1000XM4 16hours

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

Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT

Charge Time

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 1.5hours

It requires 1.5 hours to fully charge the Sony WF 1000XM4's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 charging case.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to determine the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Sony WF 1000XM4 v5.2

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 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

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

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

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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 a similar bit rate.

Since its 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 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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 ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 4only

Sony WF 1000XM4 4only

The Sennheiser CX 500BT have 4 microphones.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4, equal to that of the Sennheiser CX 500BT . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

The 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest mic frequency is 100Hz, low frequencies are best 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to be able to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sennheiser CX 500BT support the find earbuds feature.

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Sony WF 1000XM4 1only

Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint of 1 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✗

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 following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

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

The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have voice prompts meaning the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Sony WF 1000XM4 ✓

The Sennheiser CX 500BT come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Sennheiser CX 500BT	Sony WF 1000XM4
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	12g	41g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	✗	6mm
	lowest frequency	5Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	21000Hz	40000Hz
	sound pressure level	94dB/mW	✗
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	8hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	16hours	16hours
	charge time	✗	1.5hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	✗
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	4only	4only
	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	✗	1only
	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 breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

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

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

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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