In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT and JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. 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 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 | 14.6 g | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS are lighter than Sennheiser CX SPORT headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: | |
| Colour | - | Black | Rose | Blue | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | Sweat-resistant, water-resistant, IPX7 | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.1 | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, aptX, apt-X LL | - | |
| 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 | 17 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sennheiser CX SPORT offer a larger frequency range than JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | 96 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 112 dB | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | - | 6.8 mm | |
| Features | - | TalkThru technology, Ambient Aware |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Sensitivity | - | -26 dBV/Pascal |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | Voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable | - |
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| FEATURES | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion - - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 50 mAh | |
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | 7 hour(s) | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 |
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| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX SPORT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| Included Qty | - | 2 |
| OTHERS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | JBL LIVE FREE NC+ TWS |
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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 | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of ear sleeves, USB-C charging cable, charging case (300 mAh) | |
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| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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