Sennheiser 14500-850
Sennheiser
72 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google
85 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser 14500-850
No customer feedback yet
Google Pixel Buds Pro
82 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
Users are overwhelmingly positive about these earbuds, praising their comfort, secure fit, excellent sound quality, and effective noise cancellation. The battery life is a standout feature, lasting a full workday or more, and connectivity with Pixel devices is seamless. Some minor drawbacks include a scratch-prone case, occasional accidental touch controls, and a sound profile that some find less bass-heavy than competitors. Overall, they are highly recommended for Pixel users and those seeking comfortable, reliable earbuds.
Pros
- Comfortable fit
- Secure in-ear stability
- Excellent sound quality
- Effective noise cancellation
- Long battery life
Cons
- Scratch-prone case
- Accidental touch controls
- Less bass than competitors
- Limited ear tip options
- No app for Pixel users
Comfort 6
Sound quality 6
Noise cancellation 5
Battery life 5
Connectivity 4
Case durability 3
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Specifications
| Sennheiser 14500-850 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | S, M, L | Small, Medium, Large |
| Weight | 0.09 kg | 0.06 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 10 mm | 11 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1 | 11★ |
| Freq Min | 15 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 18 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 140 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✗ |
| Codecs | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | Fast Charging,Noise Cancellation,Sweatproof,Microphone Included,Transparency Mode,Water Resistant |
| Surround | Sennheiser Momentum Sport - Earbuds with Sport Sound Tuning and Adaptive ANC, Secure Fit, 24-Hour Battery Life, Fitness Tracker for Body, Graphite | #80 in Headphones & Accessories | Sennheiser | MOME | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓ | ✓ |
| ANC Type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | 5.0 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wired Connector | — | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 6 hrs | 11 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | 1.5 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes charging provides up to 4 hours of playback | 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active |
| Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 24 hrs | 31 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C★ | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | 2 | 2 |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant | Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | Polar Flow | Google Assistant |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✗ |
| Water Resistance | IP55 | IPX4 |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser 14500-850
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong build (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong mic (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average sound (7th percentile)7th %ile
Google Pixel Buds Pro
- Strong anc (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong sound (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser 14500-8500.617score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel Buds Pro0.778score per dollar
Google Pixel Buds Pro offers 1.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Scores 85 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 7 of 36 specs.
