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Updated January 10, 2024·

When deciding between the Sennheiser HD 250BT and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones, consider the following: The Sennheisers offer higher overall sound quality and a better microphone, making them suitable for a wide range of uses including gaming and TV, with good noise isolation and longer battery life. However, the Bone Conduction Headphones allow you to remain aware of your surroundings and are sweatproof, beneficial for outdoor activities or exercise. Choose the Sennheiser if you prioritize sound quality and a reliable mic for various indoor activities, or the Youthwhisper if you need awareness and durability during physical activity. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 250BT
  • Good for phone calls
  • Very good for gaming
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
  • Good for exercise

Key differences

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Music

6.5
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.8
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for music, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Gaming

8.8
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
4.9
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for gaming, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Phone Calls

7.2
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
6.5
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is good for phone calls, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is only fair.

TV and Video

8.4
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
5.1
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is very good for TV and video, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Noise Reduction

6.0
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
2.5
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is only fair for noise reduction, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones is poor.

Battery

25.0 Hours
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0 Hours
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has 25 hours of battery life. The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has 8 hours of battery life.

Cost

$64
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
$36
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The Sennheiser HD 250BT has a price of $64 and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones costs $36.

Build Quality

9.0
HD 250BT
Bone Conduction Headphones
8.0
The Sennheiser HD 250BT has excellent build quality, while the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones has very good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Podcasts and Audiobooks

8.1
HD 250BT
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8.2
The Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones and Sennheiser HD 250BT are both very good for podcasts and audiobooks.

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How the Sennheiser HD 250BT and the Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Sennheiser HD 250BTYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones
Sennheiser HD 250BTYouthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones

GENERAL

Price
$64
$36
Brand
SennheiserYouthwhisper
Release Date
May 1, 2021June 1, 2022
Form Factor
HeadphonesHeadphones
Connectivity
WirelessWireless

SOUND

Music Score
6.6/104.9/10
Phone Calls Score
7.2/106.6/10
Gaming Score
8.9/105/10
TV and Video Score
8.5/105.1/10
Exercise Score
6.2/107.4/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
25 Hours8 Hours
Wireless charging
NoNo
Charging time
3 Hours2 Hours
Bluetooth version
5Unknown

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6/102.5/10
Virtual Surround
NoNo
Android App
YesNo
iOS App
YesNo
Mic Quality
8.5/106/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/108/10
Comfort score
7/107/10
Weight (headset or single earbud)
125 Grams29 Grams
Microphone style
IntegratedIntegrated
Waterproof Rating
04

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Headphone Check

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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Stozz Audio

Stozz Audio | October 2023
"If you're looking for a pair of headphones that can be worn while running or cycling, these Youthwhisper Bone Conduction Headphones are a great alternative to more expensive models. They're lightweight and compact, so they won't get in the way when wearing them while exercising. Plus, they have a built-in microphone so you can take calls during your workout without having to stop and fumble with your phone. The sound quality is great for this style of headphones, and it has many other cool features."

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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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