Sennheiser CX True Wireless vs. JBL Wave

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX True Wireless 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 True Wireless vs. JBL Wave Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
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
Earbud: 8.8 g
Charging case: 39.5 g
Colour Black | White White
Protection Splashproof, IPX4 Dust-resistant, IP54, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
Headphones Technology Dynamic 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser CX True Wireless are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Bass Boost Deep Bass
Frequency Response 5 - 21000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sennheiser CX True Wireless offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) <0.08% -
Sensitivity 110 dB 100 dB Sennheiser CX True Wireless have higher sensitivity than JBL Wave.
Impedance 16 Ohm 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure 110 dB 95 dB
Diaphragm 7 mm 8 mm JBL Wave have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser CX True Wireless.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 1 -
Features TrueResponse technology -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 100 - 10000 Hz -
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
Microphones Included 4 -
CABLE Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 25 cm USB-C charge cable
FEATURES Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Features Touch control -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Voice Control Indirect -
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity 60 mAh 48 mAh Sennheiser CX True Wireless have a higher battery capacity than JBL Wave.
Battery Life 9 hour(s) 8 hours Sennheiser CX True Wireless lasts longer on a single charge than the JBL Wave.
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (50% volume): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 27 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 True Wireless recharge faster than Sennheiser CX True Wireless.
Included Qty 2 2
OTHERS Sennheiser CX True Wireless JBL Wave
Included Accessories 4 pairs of earpads (extra small, small, medium, large), charging case (400 mAh) 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), USB-C charging cable, charging case (530 mAh)
Compliant Standards Bluetooth Class 1 -
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