Sennheiser CX 400BT vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser CX 400BT and JBL Wave. 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 Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 37 g
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour White | Black White
Protection - Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX 400BT offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.08% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 107 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 7 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX 400BT.
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Controls Volume control, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, reject call, pair mode, voice assistant, equaliser preset -
CABLE Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - straight - 25 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Features Voice alerts, touch control -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 55 mAh 48 mAh Sennheiser CX 400BT have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 7 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave 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: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hours Sennheiser CX 400BT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX 400BT.
Included Qty 2 2
WIRELESS LINK Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Radio Transmitter Power 10 mW -
OTHERS Sennheiser CX 400BT JBL Wave
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (420 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1, Directive 2006/66/EC, WEEE 2012/19/EU, Directive 2013/56/EU -
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