Over-Ear
Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones
Not yet scored
$229
Full review dataBose SoundLink Wireless Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 650: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 650, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
Sennheiser HD 650
85Outstanding
$380
Full review dataScore breakdown
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Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones
No sub-scores yet - not enough rated reviews.
Sennheiser HD 650
Sound9.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones | Sennheiser HD 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Price (USD) | $229 | $380 |
| HearWiki score | Not scored | 85 / 100 · Outstanding |
| Released | 2016 | - |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | - | 42 mm |
| Drivers per side | - | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-20kHz | 10Hz-41kHz |
| Impedance | - | 300 Ω |
| Sensitivity | - | 99.8 dB/mW |
| Sensitivity (dB/Vrms) | - | 103 |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | - |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | - |
| Multipoint pairing | Yes | No |
| Wireless range | 9 m | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 15 h | - |
| Full charge time | 180 min | - |
| Quick charge | 15 min = 2 h | - |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| Controls | buttons | buttons |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 200 g | 260 g |
| Foldable | - | No |
| Detachable cable | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | No | No |
| Balanced connection | - | Yes |
| Model code | SoundLink around-ear wireless headphones II | - |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | 1 | - |
What reviewers said
Bose SoundLink Wireless Headphones
These over-ear wireless headphones deliver consistent audio across volume levels and clear call quality, wrapped in a durable, comfortable design. With 15 hours of battery life, multipoint Bluetooth pairing, and a quick-charge feature, they offer practical wireless freedom without noise cancellation. A detachable cable adds wired versatility when needed.
- Pro:Consistent sound at any volume
- Pro:Comfortable and durable build
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth for easy switching
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:Micro-USB charging instead of USB-C
Sennheiser HD 650
The Sennheiser HD 650 is a wired, open-back dynamic headphone built for serious home listening. It delivers a natural, detailed sound with a comfortable fit, though its sub-bass rolloff and bulky design limit it to stationary use rather than portable or active scenarios. Its replaceable cable and balanced connection option add to its appeal for audiophiles.
- Pro:Excellent clarity and natural tonal balance
- Pro:Very comfortable for long listening sessions
- Pro:Detachable cable and balanced output support
- Con:Noticeable sub-bass rolloff
- Con:Not portable or suitable for active use
- Con:High impedance requires a dedicated amplifier
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