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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality and want a more immersive music listening experience, the Sennheiser 560S is superior, but it's important to note that they are open-back headphones, which means they have limited noise isolation capabilities and are not ideal for noisy environments or air travel. They are not wireless, which can be a drawback if you value freedom of movement. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 250BT headphones are a more budget-friendly choice with decent sound quality and are closed-back, offering better noise isolation, making them suitable for commuting. They are wireless with support for low latency codecs, which is great for videos and gaming. However, they have a slightly less impressive soundstage compared to the 560S and less overall comfort for extended listening sessions. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.5
6.5
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Gaming
6.9
8.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
8.4
The Sennheiser 560S 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 Sennheiser 560S is poor.
Battery
N/A
25.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery. The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$64
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Sennheiser HD 250BT costs $64.
Build Quality
8.0
9.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
8.1
The Sennheiser 560S and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Sennheiser 560S and the Sennheiser HD 250BT compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 560S | Sennheiser HD 250BT |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $64 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | 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 | 9.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 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 | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 125 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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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