On-Ear
Sennheiser HD 250BT
66Good
$69
Full review dataSennheiser HD 250BT vs Sennheiser HD 25: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Sennheiser HD 25 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 81. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Sennheiser HD 25 - Outstanding overall at around $110.
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.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- Sennheiser HD 250BT
- Sennheiser HD 25
HearWiki score
66
81
Sound
7.3
7.8
Battery
6.9
-
Calls
6.3
-
Value
-
8.0
Price (USD)
$69
$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 4 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Sennheiser HD 250BT adds USB-C. For 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- HD 250BT2020
- HD 2520244 yr newer
What differsHD 250BTHD 25
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
HD 250BTHD 25
- Type
- On-Ear
- On-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $69
- $110
- HearWiki score
- 66
- 81
- Released
- 2020
- 2024
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 32 mm dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- dynamic
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 32 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 22 kHz
- 16 Hz - 22 kHz
- Impedance
- -
- 70 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 110 dB/mW
- 120 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 120.4
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX Low Latency
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- No
- -
- Battery life
- 25 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 180 min
- -
- Wireless charging
- No
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- ANC type
- none
- -
- Transparency mode
- No
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- No
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- none
- Voice assistant
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 125 g
- 140 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Model code
- 508937
- -
- Microphones
- 1
- -
What reviewers said
Sennheiser HD 250BT
The Sennheiser HD 250BT is a budget-friendly on-ear wireless headphone that delivers a balanced, detailed sound signature with a focus on clarity rather than booming bass. It offers solid battery life and broad Bluetooth codec support, making it a dependable choice for everyday listening, though its design lacks premium comfort and noise isolation.
- Pro:Clean, audiophile-friendly sound balance
- Pro:Extensive codec support including aptX Low Latency
- Pro:Long 25-hour battery life
- Con:On-ear fit doesn't seal tightly, letting in outside noise
- Con:No active noise cancellation or transparency mode
- Con:Basic design not especially plush or comfortable
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
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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