Sennheiser RS 175
Sennheiser
40 Overall Score
vs
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
Apple
89 Overall Score
Scores
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Studio
Music
Specifications
| Sennheiser RS 175 | Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.39 kg |
| Ear Cushion | — | Mesh textile, memory foam |
| Headband | — | Stainless steel |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 40 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 17 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90 dB | 100 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphones for TV with Bass Boost and Surround Sound Modes, Compact and Ergonomic, Wireless TV Headphones Listening, Black | AAC, SBC |
| Surround | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System (Renewed) | Sennheiser RS 175 RF Wireless Headphone System | Sennheiser | Black | 32 Ohms | Over Ear | Over Ear | Sennheiser | Black | 32 Ohms | Over Ear | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | — | Enhanced |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.0★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | — | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | — | ✗ |
| Range | 100 m★ | 15.199999809265137 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 18 hrs | 20 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10min=4hrs |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | iOS Only |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser RS 175
- Strong social proof (83th percentile)83th %ile
- Strong anc (71th percentile)
- Below average comfort (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average sound (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average battery (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average connectivity (27th percentile)
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Strong build (92th percentile)92th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
Pricing
Sennheiser RS 1750.091score per dollar
vs
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A0.193score per dollar
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A offers 2.1x better value for money
Sennheiser RS 175
Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
Verdict
Winner: Apple AirPods Max MWW43AM/A
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 39 specs.
