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Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones vs Sennheiser HD 25, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score 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 SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones
  • Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
-
81
Sound
-
7.8
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$180
$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 10 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 10 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones2014
  • HD 25202410 yr newer

Specifications

SoundTrue On-Ear HeadphonesHD 25
Type
On-Ear
On-Ear
Price (USD)
$180
$110
HearWiki score
Not scored
81
Released
2014
2024
Availability
Discontinued
Still sold new
Driver
36 mm dynamic
dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
36 mm
-
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
16 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance
32 Ω
70 Ω
Sensitivity
105 dB/mW
120 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
-
120.4
Active noise cancelling
No
No
Controls
buttons
none
Voice assistant
No
-
Weight
111 g
140 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Microphones
1
-

What reviewers said

Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones

The Bose SoundTrue On-Ear headphones are wired, on-ear cans built for everyday comfort and crisp sound. Their lightweight, foldable frame makes them easy to tote around, and the detachable cable adds practical convenience. With a 36mm dynamic driver and a broad frequency range, they deliver balanced audio for casual listening.

  • Pro:Lightweight and foldable for easy portability
  • Pro:Comfortable on-ear fit for extended sessions
  • Pro:Detachable cable for simple replacement or upgrades
  • Con:No active noise cancellation, so ambient noise leaks in
  • Con:Wired only, limiting wireless freedom
  • Con:On-ear design may not suit listeners who prefer over-ear comfort

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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