Sennheiser CX 400BT vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 400BT and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser CX 400BT vs. JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 14.6 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 37 g
Charging case:
Colour White | Black Black | Rose | Blue | White
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.1 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Signature Sound
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX 400BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.08% -
Sensitivity - 96 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB 94 dB
Diaphragm 7 mm 6.8 mm Sennheiser CX 400BT have a thicker diaphragm than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Features - TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -26 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset Voice assistant
CABLE Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm -
FEATURES Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Features Voice alerts, touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 50 mAh Sennheiser CX 400BT have a higher battery capacity than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS.
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 7 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sennheiser CX 400BT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX 400BT.
Included Qty 2 2
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Radio Transmitter Power 10 mW -
OTHERS Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU -
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 1 year
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