A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sennheiser CX 500BT IPX4

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level 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 represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60'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.

Compared to the Technics EAH AZ60, Sennheiser CX 500BT 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

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Sennheiser CX 500BT, at 12g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -2g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have sweat resistance

Sennheiser CX 500BT's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sennheiser CX 500BT and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology 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 having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too have ANC making both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 5Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The Sennheiser CX 500BT's lowest frequency is at 5Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 21000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Sound Pressure Level

Sennheiser CX 500BT 94dB/mW

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Sennheiser CX 500BT 8hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 hours, a device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's battery life is more than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 0.5 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

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ60's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Sennheiser CX 500BT's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 9 hours

Charge Time

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 charging case.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Sennheiser CX 500BT v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sennheiser CX 500BT has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sennheiser CX 500BT have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 will work well with your iPad. 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 Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

Sennheiser CX 500BT microphones are 4, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT too use a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.

Highest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 10000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Lowest Mic Frequency

Sennheiser CX 500BT 100Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

The 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

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

The Sennheiser CX 500BT 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 run but still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge a device.

Also the Sennheiser CX 500BT too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

Technics EAH AZ60 support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sennheiser CX 500BT also support this function. The mute function 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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Sennheiser CX 500BT 2Years

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Sennheiser CX 500BT too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sennheiser CX 500BT ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your bag without a casing may easily damage them.

Sennheiser CX 500BT also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Technics EAH AZ60	Sennheiser CX 500BT
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	14g	12g
	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	8mm	✗
	lowest frequency	✗	5Hz
	highest frequency	✗	21000Hz
	sound pressure level	✗	94dB/mW
POWER	battery life	7.5hours	8hours
	battery life of charging case	25hours	16hours
	charge time	2hours	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✓	✗
	has aptx adaptive	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	8only	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	2only	✗
	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

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

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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