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Updated January 10, 2024·
The decision between the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Sennheiser HD 250BT largely depends on your usage preferences and budget. If you exercise frequently and need something that is sweatproof with ear hooks for a secure fit during intense activities, the Powerbeats Pro would be more suitable. They also support wireless charging and have a longer battery life in the earbuds themselves. On the other hand, if you are looking for headphones with better sound quality for immersive experiences in gaming or watching TV, with the added benefit of a high-quality microphone for calls, the Sennheiser HD 250BT would be a better choice. They offer low latency, which is great for videos and gaming, and better noise isolation. Plus, they come at a lower price point, providing greater value for money if budget is a concern. Keep in mind that the Sennheiser HD 250BT may not be as portable as the Powerbeats Pro due to their larger size. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Gaming
5.5
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
8.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
TV and Video
5.7
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
25.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$124
$65
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $65.
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Key similarities
Music
6.5
6.5
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
7.0
7.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both good for phone calls.
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 250BT to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Beats Powerbeats Pro | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $65 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Christian Thomas | November 2022
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
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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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