In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT and Sony WF-C500. 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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Height | 31.85 cm | - | |
Width | 4.52 cm | - | |
Depth | 1.43 cm | - | |
Weight | 15.07 g | 5.4 g | Sony WF-C500 are lighter than Sennheiser CX SPORT headphones. |
Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Earbud: 5.4 g Charging case: 8 cm x 3.09 cm x 3.49 cm / 35 g |
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Colour | - | Black | Orange | Green | White | |
Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 | |
Design | Sports | - | |
Recommended Use | Portable electronics | - | |
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | Sony WF-C500 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
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 | |
Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), 360 Reality Audio | |
Frequency Response | 17 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX SPORT offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C500. |
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
Max Sound Pressure | 112 dB | - | |
Diaphragm | - | 5.8 mm | |
Magnet Material | - | Neodymium |
MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Type | On-cable | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Controls | 3-button remote | Volume, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 10 hour(s) | Sony WF-C500 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback: up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 5 hours |
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Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2.5 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX SPORT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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Connector Type | - | USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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OTHERS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony WF-C500 |
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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 | Charging case | |
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Compatibility | - | Windows | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |