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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audio Technica ATH M30X offers strong sound quality and is wired, which might be preferred for mixing or studio work due to the reliability of a wired connection and zero latency; however, it does not have a built-in mic or wireless capabilities. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 250BT is wireless with a reputed battery life of 25 hours and supports low latency codecs like AptX LL, making it suitable for gaming and video. Plus, with a higher mic quality and integrated controls, it's convenient for calls and on-the-go use. If portability, wireless convenience, and multifunctionality are priorities, the Sennheiser may be the better choice, especially if it's more budget-friendly. But if sound fidelity for professional audio work is your main concern, and you don't mind a wired connection, the Audio Technica could be more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH M30X
- Good for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.6
6.5
The Audio Technica ATH M30X is good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.6
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
7.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.9
8.1
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is only fair.
TV and Video
7.9
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X is good.
Battery
N/A
25.0 Hours
The Audio Technica ATH M30X does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$89
$45
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Audio Technica ATH M30X has a price of $89 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $45.
Build Quality
7.2
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH M30X has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Audio Technica ATH M30X and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Audio Technica ATH M30X and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audio Technica ATH M30X | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$89 | $45 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audio Technica | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | January 1, 2014 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.2/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 220 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Audio Technica ATH M30X
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Soundguys
Jasper Lastoria | August 2023
"The Audio-Technica ATH-M30x is a great choice for anybody that needs a decent set of over-ear studio monitors. While the frequency response is not totally spot on, it works for basically every situation reasonably well. The sound quality and reasonably good comfort promote its candidacy as a great pick for $69 USD."
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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 Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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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