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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the EPOS PC38X and the Sennheiser HD 250BT, consider their usage. The PC38X, while more expensive, offers superior sound quality for an immersive listening experience and is designed for gaming with a clear microphone for communication. The HD 250BT, on the other hand, is more affordable and suitable for casual, on-the-go listening with a portable design and Bluetooth connectivity. If gaming and voice chat are your priorities, go with the PC38X. For casual music listening and a budget-friendly option with wireless convenience, the HD 250BT is more appropriate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the EPOS PC38X
- Best in class for music
- Best in class for phone calls
- Best in class for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.5
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
10.0
8.8
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for gaming, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
Phone Calls
10.0
7.2
The EPOS PC38X is best in class for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is good.
TV and Video
9.0
8.4
The EPOS PC38X is excellent for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the EPOS PC38X is poor.
Battery
N/A
25.0 Hours
The EPOS PC38X does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$139
$64
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The EPOS PC38X has a price of $139 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $64.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the EPOS PC38X has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 250BT to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the EPOS PC38X is good.
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How the EPOS PC38X and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| EPOS PC38X | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$139 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | EPOS | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 10/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 10/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 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 | 2.5/10 | 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 | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 249.4 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Boom | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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EPOS PC38X
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Everyday Listening
Ryan Soo | November 2021
"Lightweight and comfortable design, Mic arm with mute, Excellent tuning, Highly natural midrange voicing, Clean and separated bass, Solid soundstage dimensions. Combining all day comfort and integrated coms with a balanced and spacious sound from essentially any source, it is hard to deny the versatility and value provided by the PC38X."
Sennheiser HD 250BT
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Headphone Check
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 EPOS
EPOS is a relatively new company with a very long heritage. Previously known as Sennheiser Communications, EPOS is the result of the joint venture between the German headphone manufacturer Sennheiser and the Danish Demant that sought to develop premium audio communication solutions. They specialize in two main product groups, enterprise communications and gaming communication headsets and processing devices.
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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