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Updated January 10, 2024·

When deciding between the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and the Sennheiser HD 350BT, consider your needs and preferences. If you prioritize a seamless connection with Apple devices, on-the-go convenience, and comfortable earbuds for casual use, the AirPods may be worth the extra cost. However, if you prefer over-ear headphones, longer battery life, and potentially better sound quality for a lower price, the Sennheiser HD 350BT could be a better choice. Keep in mind that AirPods are better for making calls due to their built-in microphones. Ultimately, it's about whether the AirPods' characteristics justify the higher price for how you plan to use them. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Apple Airpods (3rd generation)
  • Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
  • Excellent for gaming
  • Excellent for TV and video

Key differences

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Gaming

5.4
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
9.1
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.

TV and Video

5.5
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.

Noise Reduction

2.5
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) is poor.

Battery

6.0 Hours
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
33.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life.

Cost

$179
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
$80
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The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has a price of $179 and the Sennheiser HD 350BT costs $80.

Build Quality

9.0
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
8.2
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Music

7.1
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
7.0
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both good for music.

Phone Calls

7.6
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
7.4
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both good for phone calls.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.6
Airpods (3rd generation)
HD 350BT
8.3
The Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

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How the Apple Airpods (3rd generation) and the Sennheiser HD 350BT compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Apple Airpods (3rd generation)Sennheiser HD 350BT
Apple Airpods (3rd generation)Sennheiser HD 350BT

GENERAL

Price
$179
$80
Brand
AppleSennheiser
Release Date
October 1, 2021January 1, 2020
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
7.2/107/10
Phone Calls Score
7.6/107.4/10
Gaming Score
5.4/109.1/10
TV and Video Score
5.6/109.1/10
Exercise Score
7.2/106.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6 Hours33 Hours
Wireless charging
YesNo
Charging time
1.5 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
55
Case Battery Life
30N/A

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
2.5/106/10
Virtual Surround
YesNo
Android App
NoYes
iOS App
YesYes
Mic Quality
7/108.5/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108.2/10
Comfort score
7/107.6/10
Size
MediumN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
4.3 Grams238 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated

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Sound Guys

Lily Katz, Christian Thomas | February 2023
"The Apple AirPods improves upon the 2019 model with its more ergonomic, yet unsealed, fit, water-resistant build, MagSafe charging case, and advanced software features. You can enjoy a wholly immersive movie experience with the new AirPods' spatial audio with head tracking, and enjoy HD audio during FaceTime calls. Of course, most of these features are limited to Apple hardware."

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Soundguys

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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