JBL Live Pro+ TWS vs Sennheiser CX True Wireless - Where are the differences?

Brand
JBL
Sennheiser
Product name
Live Pro+ TWS
CX True Wireless
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
7,0 hours
Battery life
8,1 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
28,0 hours
Battery life with case
27,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Chargetime
15,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
1,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Yes
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
Yes
ANC
Yes
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
3
Quantity
1
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Audio
Driver
Driver
11 mm
Driver
7 mm
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
Yes
Left
-
Right
Right
Yes
Right
-
Essays
Amount
Amount
5
Amount
4
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX4
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
Yes
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
Yes
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
No
Antibacterial
No
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
-
Interaction mode
No
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
-
Pulse measurement
No

Where are the differences?

There are a few differences between the two True-Wireless Headphones. Let's take a closer look at the points in comparison between the Live Pro+ TWS from JBL and the Sennheiser CX True Wireless.

Which headphones have the better battery life?

A crucial point for headphones without cables is always the battery life. Here many headphones differ and the capacity grows from year to year. The battery life of the Sennheiser CX True Wireless is longer here with 8,1 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 7,0 hours, the JBL Live Pro+ TWS scores worse at this point. Depending on the settings, the battery life turns out significantly lower. The specifications always refer to the ideal case.

For true-wireless headphones, an additional battery in the case has become popular. This way the headphones gain more battery life and can be conveniently charged on the go. In terms of overall performance, the JBL Live Pro+ TWS* offers more at this point. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 28,0 hours. The Sennheiser CX True Wireless comes insgsamt to a battery performance of up to 27,0 hours.

Wie werden die Kopfhörer geladen?

Bei dem Ladenanschluss setzten beide Geräte auf die gleiche Technologie. Beide werden per USB-C geladen.

Ein höhrer Standard ist hier immer besser. Die Ladedauer wird verkürzt und du kannst, wenn alle Geräte aktuell sind, die gleichen Kabel nutzen.

Die Ladedauer der Geräte:

Unlike the Sennheiser CX True Wireless, the case from the JBL Live Pro+ TWS can also be charged wirelessly. This is called Qi charging.

Noise Cancelling: ANC

The active noise cancellation function is becoming increasingly important, but this is by far not supported by every headphone. Here we have Active Noise Cancelling (short: ANC) on board for both headphones, JBL Live Pro+ TWS and Sennheiser CX True Wireless.

How many microphones are there?

Let's move on to the topic of microphones, which also have an impact on voice quality and noise cancellation. Most headphones no longer relied on just one microphone, but several. The JBL Live Pro+ TWS* here offers 3 pieces per side more than the Sennheiser CX True Wireless with 1 microphones per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Die beiden TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich laufen über Bluetooth. Eine höhere Version ist hier immer besser und wirkt sich auf die Übertragung wie auch den Energieverbrauch aus. Vergleichn wir hier den JBL Live Pro+ TWS und Sennheiser CX True Wireless, sehen wir Unterschiede:

  • JBL Live Pro+ TWS: Bluetooth 5.0
  • Sennheiser CX True Wireless: Bluetooth 5.2
Der Sennheiser CX True Wireless* bietet dir damit einen neueren und besseren Standard im Punkt Bluetooth.

Driver size of the headphones

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The larger the driver of a headphone, the better it can reproduce low tones (bass). Here, the JBL Live Pro+ TWS with a driver size of 11 mm performs better. With the Sennheiser CX True Wireless the driver size is 7 mm.

Are there changeable attachments?

For better carrying comfort, both wireless headphones from the comparison offer interchangeable attachments. The number of pieces is also identical with . Thus, we have no winner and no loser at this point.

Are the headphones waterproof?

Both headphones from the comparison have IPX4 certification. However, an IP certification does not directly mean waterproof. Depending on the certification, the headphones are only water- or sweat-resistant. However, a higher number in the certification is generally better. With Bluetooth headphones there is also the problem that Bluetooth is disturbed by water. Thus, the use when swimming is only possible with special headphones.

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