Shure SE425-CL-EFS
Shure
42 Overall Score
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Sennheiser
83 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
85 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
The Shure SE425 earphones receive high praise for their balanced sound signature, excellent noise isolation, and build quality. Users upgrading from lower-tier models like the SE215 or E3C notice a significant improvement in clarity, bass tightness, and instrument separation. A few minor complaints include difficulty removing the foam sleeves and a bass response that may not satisfy bass-heads, but overall the SE425 is considered a great value for its price range.
Pros
- Balanced sound signature
- Excellent noise isolation
- Good build quality
- Replaceable cable
- Comfortable for long sessions
Cons
- Difficult to remove foam tips
- Bass may not satisfy bass-heads
- Not easy to fit initially
- Foam tips deform easily
Sound quality 5
Noise isolation 3
Build quality 3
Bass response 4
Comfort 2
Foam tips difficulty 2
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Shure SE425-CL-EFS | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | In-Ear | true wireless stereo earphones |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | XS, S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.24 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 7 mm★ |
| Drivers | 2 | 7★ |
| Freq Min | 20 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 19 kHz | 21 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 22 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 109 dB★ | 107 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Shure SE425 PRO Wired Earbuds - Professional Sound Isolating Earphones with Detailed Sound, Dual-Driver Hybrid, Secure in-Ear Fit, Detachable Cable, Durable Quality, Clear | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX adaptive |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Hybrid Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | — | ✗ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 7 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min charging 1 hrs music playtime |
| Charging | proprietary | USB-C★ |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 28 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Capacity | — | 77 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Smart Control |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Shure SE425-CL-EFS
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong sound (79th percentile)
- Below average connectivity (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
- Strong sound (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong comfort (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Shure SE425-CL-EFS0.001score per dollar
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5091810.002score per dollar
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 509181
Scores 83 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 20 of 37 specs.
