Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 True Wireless vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 6 g
Charging case: 5.9 cm x 4.23 cm x 3.38 cm / 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 Black | White Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Ear Cups Type Closed -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with noise isolation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost -
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.08% -
Sensitivity 110 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 110 dB -
Diaphragm 7 mm 6 mm Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a thicker diaphragm than Jabra Elite 5.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 1 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Features TrueResponse technology MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz 100 - 8000 Hz Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger microphone frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included 4 6 Jabra Elite 5 have a built-in microphone.
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Features Touch control Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes Yes
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity 60 mAh -
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Both headphones last the same amount of time on a single charge.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 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 True Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser CX True Wireless.
Auto On/Off - Yes
Included Qty 2 -
OTHERS Sennheiser CX True Wireless Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 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 FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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