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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats EP are wired on-ear headphones that have a strong overall sound quality, are comfortable, and have a durable build. They have midrange pricing and are suitable for general music listening, but lack a microphone and are not ideal for sports or travel due to lower scores in those areas. The Sennheiser HD 250BT, on the other hand, are wireless over-ear headphones with slightly superior sound quality and exceptional microphone quality. They are budget-friendly, offer long battery life, and low latency which is great for gaming and TV. However, they are less portable and not specifically designed for exercise. If portability and wired connectivity are your priorities, go with Beats EP; if you're looking for better overall features like wireless connectivity, better call quality, and gaming performance at a lower price, the Sennheiser HD 250BT are the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats EP
- Very 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
8.1
6.5
The Beats EP is very good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.3
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Beats EP is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.2
7.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Beats EP is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
8.1
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats EP is only fair.
TV and Video
7.6
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Beats EP is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats EP is poor.
Battery
N/A
25.0 Hours
The Beats EP does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$100
$65
$40
$60
$80
$100
$120
$140
$160
The Beats EP has a price of $100 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $65.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Beats EP has very good build quality.
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How the Beats EP and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats EP | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$100 | $65 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2018 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.3/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.6/10 | 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 | 5.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | 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 | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 226.7 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Beats EP
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Ulf Kaiser | 2015
"With the EP model, Beats delivers a stylish headphone with cable connection and hands-free functionality that should please consumers seeking a balanced sound for playback on mobile devices."
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 Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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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