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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and are looking for a set for gaming and TV watching at a better price, the Sennheiser HD 350BT is an excellent choice; they offer superior sound and low latency which is great for audio-video sync. However, for portability, exercise use, and frequent travelers who value noise-canceling features, the Apple Airpods Pro are more suitable despite being more expensive. The AirPods Pro also provide a convenient wireless charging option and integration with Apple devices, which might appeal to iPhone users for a seamless experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
Excellent for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
Good for music
Excellent for gaming
Excellent for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
5.1/10
9.1/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
TV and Video
5.7/10
9.0/10
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
6.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair.
Battery
5.0 Hours
33.0 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life.
Cost
$260
$80
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The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $260 and the Sennheiser HD 350BT costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.2/10
The Apple Airpods Pro has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT has very good build quality.
"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 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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