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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prefer over-ear headphones that offer a wide and open soundstage for a more immersive experience, the Philips Fidelio X2HR would be a great choice, but their bulk and open-back design may not be ideal for outdoor use or noisy environments. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more affordable, in-ear option that's easy to carry around and provides good noise isolation, the Sennheiser CX300S might be better for you, although you may sacrifice some audio quality and the spacious sound that comes with larger headphones. Keep in mind the Philips Fidelio X2HR does not have a microphone, while the Sennheiser CX300S does, making it more suitable for calls. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Philips Fidelio X2HR
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sennheiser CX300S
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.3
6.9
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Gaming
7.0
6.1
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for gaming, while the Sennheiser CX300S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.0
3.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR and Sennheiser CX300S are both poor for phone calls, though the Philips Fidelio X2HR is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.9
4.7
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sennheiser CX300S is poor.
TV and Video
8.8
7.3
The Philips Fidelio X2HR is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser CX300S is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
7.0
The Sennheiser CX300S is good for noise reduction, while the Philips Fidelio X2HR is poor.
Cost
$140
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has a price of $140 and the Sennheiser CX300S costs $50.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Philips Fidelio X2HR has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser CX300S has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Philips Fidelio X2HR | Sennheiser CX300S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$140 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Philips | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2014 | February 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5/10 | 3.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.1/10 | 6.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 4.2/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 390 Grams | 12 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Philips Fidelio X2HR
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Liquid Audio
Stefan | May 2022
"This piece is a fantastic option for music lovers searching for premium sound and a snug fit. You should get these headphones if you care about sound quality and want to hear music in a new light. This technology is a great option for high-quality headphones with superb sound reproduction."
Sennheiser CX300S
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Major HiFi
Carroll Moore | April 2019
"Sennheiser offers impressive bang for your buck when it comes to the CX 300S. Built like a tank and sounding surprisingly good for such a budget-minded earphone, the CX 300S out-classes many of its would-be competitors. Functional but beautiful, it’s the perfect in-ear listening solution for anyone who wants to hear everything and look good doing it."
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About Philips
Philips is a Dutch conglomerate and electronics manufacturer with over 130 years of history. Philips makes the Fidelio audio line which includes several models of full-sized wired and wireless headphones, true wireless earbuds. soundbars and wireless speakers.
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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