Sennheiser CX SPORT vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT and JBL Wave. 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. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 31.85 cm -
Width 4.52 cm -
Depth 1.43 cm -
Weight 15.07 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour - White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-resistant Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Design Sports -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2 JBL Wave 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 -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Deep Bass
Frequency Response 17 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX SPORT offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% -
Sensitivity - 100 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 112 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm - 8 mm
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Type On-cable -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Cable Type Charging cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 48 mAh
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 8 hours JBL Wave lasts longer on a single charge than the Sennheiser CX SPORT.
Battery Life Details - 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 SPORT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX SPORT.
Included Qty - 2
OTHERS Sennheiser CX SPORT JBL Wave
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), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Service & Support Limited warranty - 2 years -
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