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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize convenience and noise cancellation in a compact design, the Apple AirPods Pro would serve you well, especially if you're already invested in Apple's ecosystem, as they offer seamless integration with other Apple devices. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option and don't mind the larger form factor, the Sennheiser HD 250BT headphones provide good sound quality and have a reputation for durability. They lack active noise cancellation and the advanced features of the AirPods Pro, such as spatial audio and Transparency mode. Keep in mind that earbuds like the AirPods Pro are more portable and discrete, while over-ear headphones like the Sennheiser HD 250BT can offer additional comfort for longer listening sessions, though they are bulkier. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.1
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1
6.0
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
25.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$65
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $65.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.5
The Apple Airpods Pro and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
7.4
7.2
The Apple Airpods Pro and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both good for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
8.1
The Apple Airpods Pro and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The Apple Airpods Pro and Sennheiser HD 250BT both have excellent build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$260 | $65 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Sennheiser HD 250BT
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Pete Scholßnagel | 2020
"As a lightweight, robust audio provider with a long battery life, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offer a lot for their price: very good Bluetooth codecs, an app connection and an extremely understated design. These headphones may not be among the most comfortable, but they deliver adequate sound – without overdriving or distortion."
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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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