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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for portability and the convenience of true wireless earbuds, the "Nothing" Ear (2) would be a better fit, although they are more expensive. Conversely, if sound quality and battery life are your top priorities and you don't mind the bulk of over-ear headphones, the Sennheiser HD 250BT offers great value. The Sennheiser headphones might not be as suited for active lifestyles or travel compared to the compact design of the "Nothing" Ear (2). Additionally, if you take calls or attend virtual meetings frequently, check if either option has a superior microphone system. For those who enjoy video games or watch a lot of TV, latency is important; earbuds often have lower latency than Bluetooth headphones, which could give "Nothing" Ear (2) an edge in this regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
- Good for music
- Good for exercise
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- The Sennheiser HD 250BT has no clear advantages over the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2).
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.9
7.2
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both good for phone calls, though the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.1
8.1
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good.
Noise Reduction
8.0
6.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) is very good for noise reduction, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Battery
6.7 Hours
25.0 Hours
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has 6.7 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$149
$113
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The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) has a price of $149 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $113.
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Key similarities
Music
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) to be good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
8.5
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for gaming.
TV and Video
8.0
8.4
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) are both very good for TV and video.
Build Quality
9.0
9.0
The "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and Sennheiser HD 250BT both have excellent build quality.
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How the "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| "Nothing" Brand Ear (2) | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$149 | $113 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | "Nothing" Brand | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.9/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6.7 Hours | 25 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3. | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 30 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Small | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 4.4 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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"Nothing" Brand Ear (2)
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Sound Guys
Jasper Lastoria | March 2023
"For the price the Nothing Ear (2) is pretty good. It fits well, and the IP54 rating (and IP55 with case) is durable enough for daily life. Most of its unique features are found in the Nothing X app, such as personalized frequency responses, and personalized, adjustable ANC."
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 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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