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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for great sound quality and are planning to use them primarily for music, TV, and gaming, the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones would be a better choice due to their superior audio performance in those activities. However, if portability is a priority for you and you frequently use Apple devices, then the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) may be more suitable as they are optimized for Apple products, have a smaller size which makes them highly portable, and offer features like automatic ear detection and wireless charging. The AirPods also come with a charging case providing additional battery life on the go, while the Sennheiser headphones have the advantage of foldability for easier storage. Keep in mind that the Sennheisers offer better battery life for continuous use and have better microphone quality, which can be important for calls and online meetings. Additionally, if you're concerned with sound latency during gaming or watching videos, the Sennheisers are equipped with AptX Low Latency support. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (2nd generation)
- The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD 350BT.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
- Good for music
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
5.8
7.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is good for music, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Gaming
4.8
9.1
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
TV and Video
5.4
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is poor.
Battery
4.0 Hours
33.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has 4 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$80
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser HD 350BT costs $80.
Build Quality
7.6
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 350BT has very good build quality, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
6.9
7.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 350BT to be good for phone calls, while the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.3
The Sennheiser HD 350BT and Apple Airpods (2nd generation) are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Apple Airpods (2nd generation) and the Sennheiser HD 350BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Airpods (2nd generation) | Sennheiser HD 350BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2019 | January 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 5.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 4.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 5.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 4 Hours | 33 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4 Grams | 238 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Lily Katz | September 2023
"Sennheiser nails just nearly everything about the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones. Sound quality is excellent, and the high-quality Bluetooth codec support is a rarity at this price point. If you don’t care for high-tech features like automatic ear detection, you’ll be delighted with these portable headphones."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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