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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value sound quality for music and a wide soundstage, the Sennheiser 560S headphones provide a superior listening experience but are not designed for use with sports or in noisy environments due to their open enclosure and lack of sweatproof features. Conversely, the Shokz OpenMove headphones, while offering lower overall sound quality, have a unique bone conduction design that allows situational awareness, making them more suitable for exercise and outdoor activities, with the added benefits of sweat and dust resistance. The OpenMove also has a built-in microphone, which the Sennheisers lack, for calls and meetings. Keep in mind, however, that the Sennheisers are wired and may offer a more reliable connection with no latency issues, while the OpenMove is wireless but more portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Shokz OpenMove
- Good for phone calls
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Music
9.5
4.8
The Sennheiser 560S is best in class for music, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Gaming
6.9
4.9
The Sennheiser 560S is only fair for gaming, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Phone Calls
5.1
7.8
The Shokz OpenMove is good for phone calls, while the Sennheiser 560S is poor.
TV and Video
9.1
5.0
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Shokz OpenMove is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Sennheiser 560S does not have a battery. The Shokz OpenMove has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$180
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Sennheiser 560S has a price of $180 and the Shokz OpenMove costs $80.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
7.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Shokz OpenMove is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Sennheiser 560S and Shokz OpenMove are both poor for noise reduction.
Build Quality
8.0
8.5
The Shokz OpenMove and Sennheiser 560S both have very good build quality.
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How the Sennheiser 560S and the Shokz OpenMove compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser 560S | Shokz OpenMove |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$180 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Shokz | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2020 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.5/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 5.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.9/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 9.2/10 | 5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 1 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 244.9 Grams | 29 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 5 | |
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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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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Shokz OpenMove are a bit more affordable than the company's other bone conduction headphones, making them a more appealing option for athletes on a budget. These headphones support premium features like multipoint connectivity and a durable build, but you lose other niceties like fast charging and a long battery life. Still, for less than $80, these are nice bone conduction headphones that will keep you safe when exercising."
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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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