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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize sound quality, the Sennheiser HD 250BT is likely the superior choice as they generally provide a better audio experience across various content types. These are especially good for gaming, with a higher score in this area, and have the advantage of low latency technology which is crucial for synced audio and video. However, their bulkier design might reduce their portability and they're less suitable for exercise due to their size and form factor. Conversely, the Steelseries TUSQ would be more portable and come with a boom mic which might be advantageous for calls. They're wired, so if you're looking for a wireless option, they wouldn't be suitable. Both are closed-back, offering some passive noise isolation, but neither features active noise cancellation. The Sennheiser model would be less convenient to carry around but offers better isolation for air travel, while the TUSQ, being earbuds, might be more comfortable to wear for longer periods and more stable during physical activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for TV and video
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Steelseries TUSQ
- Good for music
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.6
The Steelseries TUSQ is good for music, while the Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.2
5.2
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.1
4.7
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Steelseries TUSQ is poor.
TV and Video
8.4
7.3
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Steelseries TUSQ is good.
Battery
25.0 Hours
N/A
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life. The Steelseries TUSQ does not have a battery.
Cost
$40
$55
$0
$20
$40
$60
$80
$100
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has a price of $40 and the Steelseries TUSQ costs $55.
Build Quality
9.0
8.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Steelseries TUSQ has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Gaming
8.8
8.5
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Steelseries TUSQ are both very good for gaming.
Noise Reduction
6.0
6.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT and Steelseries TUSQ are both only fair for noise reduction.
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How the Sennheiser HD 250BT and the Steelseries TUSQ compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sennheiser HD 250BT | Steelseries TUSQ |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$40 | $55 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sennheiser | Steelseries | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2021 | August 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.2/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.2/10 | 4.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 25 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 125 Grams | 11 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
Steelseries TUSQ
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Can Buy or Not
Aloysius Low | March 2021
"The SteelSeries Arctis Tusq is a great headset for those on a more modest budget. You can use it for gaming or music, and I daresay it's also great for Zoom meetings when you don't want to be wearing on-ear or over-ear headphones."
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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.
About Steelseries
Steelseries is a Danish gaming products manufacturer founded in 2001 and owned by GN Store Nord. Beside a large variety of gaming peripherals like mice, keyboards, and mousemats, Steelseries markets the Arctis line of gaming headsets which feature integrated boom microphones and RGB lighting. Steelseries has partnered with several game publishers and studios for limited editions of their products like a line of Cyberpunk 2077 themed headsets in 2020.
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