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Updated January 10, 2024·
If top-notch sound quality is your priority and you prefer an open-back design that provides a more natural and spacious soundstage, you should consider the Focal Elex, but keep in mind that it lacks wireless connectivity and noise isolation, making it less versatile for commuting or noisy environments. However, the Sennheiser HD 350BT offers a closed-back design with better noise isolation and wireless convenience, which makes it suitable for on-the-go use, and also features a longer battery life and integrated microphone, making it more practical for calls and meetings. Consider the Focal Elex if prioritizing high-fidelity audio in quiet settings, or the Sennheiser HD 350BT if needing versatility with good sound quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Focal Elex
- The Focal Elex has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD 350BT.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 350BT
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
7.7
7.0
The Focal Elex and Sennheiser HD 350BT are both good for music, though the Focal Elex is somewhat better.
Gaming
6.9
9.1
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for gaming, while the Focal Elex is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
7.4
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is good for phone calls, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.1
8.3
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Focal Elex is good.
TV and Video
8.3
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is excellent for TV and video, while the Focal Elex is very good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 350BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Focal Elex is poor.
Battery
N/A
33.0 Hours
The Focal Elex does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 350BT has 33 hours of battery life.
Cost
$749
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Focal Elex has a price of $749 and the Sennheiser HD 350BT costs $80.
Build Quality
9.0
8.2
The Focal Elex has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 350BT has very good build quality.
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How the Focal Elex and the Sennheiser HD 350BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Focal Elex | Sennheiser HD 350BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Focal | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | December 1, 2017 | January 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.4/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 33 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 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 | 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 | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 450 Grams | 238 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Focal Elex
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Golden Sound
Golden Sound | October 2021
"The Focal Elex are an excellent pair of headphones for the money and a great all-rounder that will suit many tastes. They’re an easy recommendation for anyone looking for something comfortable, well built, that looks good, and will work with just about any genre."
Sennheiser HD 350BT
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Lily Katz | September 2023
"Sennheiser nails just nearly everything about the Sennheiser HD 350BT headphones. Sound quality is excellent, and the high-quality Bluetooth codec support is a rarity at this price point. If you don’t care for high-tech features like automatic ear detection, you’ll be delighted with these portable headphones."
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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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