Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless vs Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 - Where are the differences?

Brand
Sennheiser
Soundcore
Product name
CX Plus True Wireless
Spirit Dot 2
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Only differences
Battery
Battery life
Battery life
8,0 hours
Battery life
9,0 hours
Battery life with case
Battery life with case
24,0 hours
Battery life with case
36,0 hours
Quick charge
Chargetime
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Chargetime
10,0 minutes
Playtime
Playtime
1,0 hours
Playtime
1,0 hours
Periphery
Recharge
Recharge
USB-C
Recharge
USB-C
Qi Charging (Wireless)
Qi Charging (Wireless)
No
Qi Charging (Wireless)
-
Noise cancelling
ANC
ANC
Yes
ANC
-
Microphone
Available
Available
Yes
Available
Yes
Quantity
Quantity
1
Quantity
2
Sensors
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.2
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Audio
Driver
Driver
7 mm
Driver
-
Mono-Modus
Left
Left
-
Left
Yes
Right
Right
-
Right
Yes
Essays
Amount
Amount
4
Amount
6
Changeable
Changeable
Yes
Changeable
Yes
Waterproof
Certification
Certification
IPX4
Certification
IPX7
Voice control
Alexa (integriert)
Alexa (integriert)
-
Alexa (integriert)
-
Google (integrated)
Google (integrated)
-
Google (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
Siri (integrated)
-
Siri (integrated)
-
Special features
Antibacterial
Antibacterial
No
Antibacterial
-
Interaction mode
Interaction mode
Yes
Interaction mode
-
Pulse measurement
Pulse measurement
No
Pulse measurement
-

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 CX Plus True Wireless from Sennheiser and the Soundcore Spirit Dot 2.

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 Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 is longer here with 9,0 hours, which is of course better. With a lower battery life of up to 8,0 hours, the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless 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. Here the Soundcore Spirit Dot 2* offers more power overall. With Case, the headphones have a battery life of up to 36,0 hours. With the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless, the battery life is up to 24,0 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:

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. Unlike the Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless, the Soundcore Spirit Dot 2* with 2 pieces per side offers more. The Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless has 1 microphones built in per earbud.

Welche Bluetooth Version ist verbaut?

Beide TWS-Kopfhörer aus dem Vergleich funktionieren über Bluetooth. Je höher die Version, desto besser ist es für die Qualität in der Übertragung und auch dem Energieverbrauch. Die beiden Kopfhörer unterscheiden sich hier. Der 5.2 hat Bluetooth 5.2. Bei dem Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 gibt es Bluetooth 5.0. Damit ist der Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless* mit dem bessern und neuern Bluetooth-Standard ausgerüstet.

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 IP certification. However, the degree of protection is different. The Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless is certified with IPX4. With the Soundcore Spirit Dot 2, you get IPX7 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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