Sennheiser CX SPORT vs. Erato RIO 3

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT and Erato RIO 3. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser CX SPORT vs. Erato RIO 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 31.85 cm 4.6 cm
Width 4.52 cm 5.1 cm
Depth 1.43 cm 3.4 cm
Weight 15.07 g 14 g Erato RIO 3 are lighter than Sennheiser CX SPORT headphones.
Colour - Yellow | Black | Turquoise | Green | Red | Silver
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant Sweat-resistant, IPX5, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL SBC, AAC, aptX
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 17 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX SPORT offer a larger frequency range than Erato RIO 3.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB -
Diaphragm - 14.2 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode - Omni-directional
Sensitivity - -38 dB
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Controls 3-button remote Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, pair mode
CABLE Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity - 130 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hour(s) Erato RIO 3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT.
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 8 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) -
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Sennheiser CX SPORT Erato RIO 3
Included Accessories USB charging cable, cable clip, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), 3 pairs of ear sleeves (S, M, L), neoprene pouch -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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