Sennheiser CX 400BT vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 400BT and Jabra Elite 5. 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 400BT vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 37 g
Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour White | Black Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Jabra Elite 5 have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX 400BT.
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 SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX 400BT offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.08% -
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB -
Diaphragm 7 mm 6 mm Sennheiser CX 400BT have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features - MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Features Voice alerts, touch control Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Jabra Elite 5 lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX 400BT.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time - 275 days
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sennheiser CX 400BT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX 400BT.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Radio Transmitter Power 10 mW -
OTHERS Sennheiser CX 400BT Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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