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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Google Pixel Buds A Series are more suited for use with mobile devices, especially Android, offering features like sweatproof certification and a more portable, stemless earbud design, which makes them great for exercise and use on the go. They also have a superior microphone for clearer calls. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 250BT headphones deliver better overall sound quality and are more comfortable, making them a better choice for extended listening sessions. While both offer low latency modes, the Sennheiser supports AptX Low Latency codec, which might be better for TV and gaming. If cost is a concern, the Sennheiser is significantly more affordable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel Buds A Series
- Very good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Phone Calls
8.5
7.2
The Google Pixel Buds A Series is very good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is good.
TV and Video
7.8
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series is poor.
Battery
5.0 Hours
25.0 Hours
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has 5 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$58
$64
$50
$60
$70
$80
$90
$100
The Google Pixel Buds A Series has a price of $58 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $64.
Build Quality
7.4
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Google Pixel Buds A Series has good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.4
6.5
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both only fair for music.
Gaming
8.6
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Google Pixel Buds A Series are both very good for gaming.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.4
8.1
The Google Pixel Buds A Series and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Google Pixel Buds A Series and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel Buds A Series | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$58 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.4/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 8.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 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 | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.1 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Google Pixel Buds A Series
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | October 2022
"For the person who doesn’t want to think about their earphones while using them, Google has created the Pixel Buds A-Series. For a reasonable price, Google packs in a bevy of features like touch controls and a good fit into this Android-friendly set of earbuds to make productivity and life easier."
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 Google
Mainly known as the most popular search engine on the planet, Google is a multinational technology company that also offers a variety of audio-oriented products. Beside their smart speakers under the Nest product line, Google offers several models of true wireless earbuds under the Pixel line, some of which happen to be an affordable but very powerful option for those already in the Android ecosystem.
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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