On-Ear
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Wireless
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$130
Full review dataBose SoundLink On-Ear Wireless vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose SoundLink On-Ear Wireless vs Sennheiser HD 25, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 25
81Outstanding
$110
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Sennheiser HD 25 leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Bose SoundLink On-Ear Wireless
- Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$130
$110
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The Sennheiser HD 25 is 9 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- SoundLink On-Ear Wireless2015
- HD 2520249 yr newer
Specifications
SoundLink On-Ear WirelessHD 25
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $130
- $110
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 81
- Released
- 2015
- 2024
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Still sold new
- Driver
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 70 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 120 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120.4
- Codecs
- SBC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Wireless range
- 9 m
- -
- Battery life
- 15 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Quick charge
- 15 min → 2 h
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- buttons
- none
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 152.6 g
- 140 g
- Water resistance
- none
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Bose SoundLink On-Ear Wireless
These on-ear wireless headphones focus on delivering dependable, balanced audio without extra features like noise cancellation. They offer a comfortable, sturdy build, clear call quality, and a battery that supports long listening sessions, making them a straightforward choice for everyday wireless use.
- Pro:Balanced, consistent sound at various volume levels
- Pro:Comfortable fit with durable construction
- Pro:Clear call quality from the built-in microphone
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only supports SBC Bluetooth codec
- Con:Lacks multipoint connection
Sennheiser HD 25
The Sennheiser HD 25 is a lightweight, wired on-ear headphone built for professional tasks like DJing, broadcasting, and field recording. It offers a neutral, accurate sound with good separation and a durable, modular design, though its lack of ANC and limited passive isolation make it less suited for travel or office use. Comfort can be an issue during long sessions, and the cable connection at the earcup is a known weak point.
- Pro:Accurate, neutral sound with good separation
- Pro:Lightweight and stable fit for active use
- Pro:Durable, modular build with detachable cable
- Con:Comfort declines during extended wear
- Con:Weak passive isolation without ANC
- Con:Cable connection at earcup is fragile
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