Sennheiser HD 25
Sennheiser
46 Overall Score
vs
Sony WH-1000XM6
Sony
95 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HD 25
82 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users praise the excellent, well-balanced sound quality and lightweight design, with many comparing them favorably to the Audio-Technica ATH-M40x and M50x. However, some note the build feels like cheap plastic and the fit can be tight on the ears. Overall, they are seen as great for DJing and long work sessions.
Pros
- Excellent balanced sound
- Lightweight design
- Great sound isolation
- Replaceable parts
- Durable build for DJing
Cons
- Cheap plastic feel
- Tight fit on ears
Sound quality 4
Build quality 3
Weight 2
Comfort 1
Sound isolation 1
Replaceable parts 1
Sony WH-1000XM6
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Sennheiser HD 25 | Sony WH-1000XM6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.14 kg★ | 0.25 kg |
| Ear Cushion | soft earpads | synthetic leather |
| Headband | — | synthetic leather |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 30 mm★ |
| Freq Min | 16 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 22 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 70 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 120 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | — | LDAC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 3 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 30 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 3 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 3 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 12★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Touch Controls | — | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sony | Sound Connect |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HD 25
- Strong comfort (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Sony WH-1000XM6
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HD 250.351score per dollar
vs
Sony WH-1000XM60.252score per dollar
Sennheiser HD 25 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sony WH-1000XM6
Scores 95 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 14 of 33 specs.
