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Updated January 10, 2024·
Apple AirPods Pro 2 offer active noise cancellation, superior integration with Apple devices, and wireless convenience but come at a higher price. Sennheiser CX300S, on the other hand, are wired, providing a reliable connection without battery concerns, and excel in sound quality for the price but lack features like noise cancellation and wireless connectivity. If budget is a concern and you prioritize sound over additional features, Sennheiser may suit you. If you're invested in the Apple ecosystem and value cutting-edge features and ease of use, the AirPods Pro 2 may be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
Good for music
Good for phone calls
Very good for gaming
Very good for air travel
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
The Sennheiser CX300S has no clear advantages over the Apple Airpods Pro 2.
Key differences
Gaming
8.4/10
6.1/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.8/10
3.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8/10
4.7/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
Noise Reduction
9.1/10
7.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser CX300S is good.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser CX300S does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$50
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$300
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0/10
8.0/10
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality.
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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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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