Sennheiser IE 900
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser IE 900
The Sennheiser IE 900 is praised for its exceptional sound quality, comfort, and lightweight design, making it ideal for long listening sessions without ear fatigue. Users highlight its superior soundstage and suitability for classical music, though some report QC issues like cable cutouts. Overall, it is considered a worthy investment for audiophiles.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- No ear fatigue
- Superior soundstage
- Great for classical music
Cons
- QC issues with cable cutouts
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
These earbuds deliver exceptional sound quality with deep bass and clear highs, praised by most users. However, they have notable flaws: weak ANC, occasional Bluetooth interference, and a buggy app. The high price is a concern, but many feel the audio performance justifies it, especially when bought on sale.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Deep and rumbling bass
- Clear highs and mids
- Comfortable fit
- Good battery life
Cons
- Weak active noise cancellation
- Occasional Bluetooth interference
- Buggy companion app
- High price point
- Low maximum volume
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser IE 900 | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | ear-hook | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | Small, Medium, Large | — |
| Weight | — | 0.07 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 7 mm | 9.199999809265137 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 5 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 48 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 123 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Sennheiser IE 900 Audiophile In-Ear Monitors - TrueResponse Transducers with X3R technology for Balanced Sound, Detachable Cable with Flexible Ear Hooks, Includes Balanced Cables | Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven Premium Wireless in-Ear Earbuds with Bluetooth 5.2 and Active Noise Cancellation, Eucalyptus Green |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 6 hrs★ |
| Charging | proprietary | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | — | 20 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | — | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✗ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Bang & Olufsen app |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | — | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser IE 900
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong sound (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
- Below average connectivity (34th percentile)
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average battery (13th percentile)13th %ile
Pricing
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Eleven 1241009 offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 58 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 12 of 34 specs.
